Uganda Airlines flight makes emergency return after bird strikeA Uganda Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency return shortly after take-off following a bird strike, the airline has said. The flight crew decided to abort the journey and return to Johannesburg where the aircraft landed safely. According to aviation experts, bird strikes are a well-known hazard in global aviation, particularly during take-off and climb. Aircraft engines and windscreens are among the components most vulnerable to damage during bird strikes. Globally, bird strikes cost the aviation industry an estimated $1.2 billion each year due to damage and operational disruption.

Source: Daily Nation April 03, 2026 23:13 UTC