A Thai Vietjet flight at Khon Kaen International Airport was disrupted after a bird collided with the aircraft’s engine, causing delays for 159 passengers. The incident occurred while the plane was parked, awaiting passengers for the VZ215 service from Khon Kaen to Suvarnabhumi Airport.

 

The bird, reportedly an owl, struck the right engine of the parked aircraft at around 7.35pm, causing damage that prevented the flight from taking off at its scheduled time of 8.05pm. Flight VZ215 was parked at stand 2 within Khon Kaen International Airport when the incident took place, leaving the stranded passengers uncertain about their travel plans.

 

Thai Vietjet Air arranged an alternative aircraft to transport the affected passengers, with an estimated departure time of 10.30pm. Furthermore, the airline sent a team of technicians to inspect and repair the damaged plane, which was moved to stand 4 to facilitate the necessary repairs, reported Sanook.

 

by Samantha Rose

Top Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/world/aviation/bird-collision-delays-thai-vietjet-flight-159-passengers-affected-at-khon-kaen-airport

 

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Bangkok bound flight delayed after owl hits engine on the ground in Khon Kaen

 

 

An owl struck the right engine of a Thai Viet Jet aircraft, as it was parked on the apron of Khon Kaen international airport on Saturday night, causing the flight to be delayed and its 159 passengers to be transferred to another aircraft.

 

The incident took place at 7.35pm as Thai Viet Jet’s flight VZ215 was waiting for the 159 passengers to board.

 

The bird strike forced the airline to arrange for another aircraft to carry the passengers to Bangkok, albeit several hours behind schedule.

 

The damaged plane remains on the apron, as mechanics assess the damage.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-bound-flight-delayed-after-owl-hits-engine-on-the-ground-in-khon-kaen/

 

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I wonder what that sounded like? BRRRRRRING! Followed by a cloud of feathers?

Luckily it occurred while parked. 

23 minutes ago, swm59nj said:

Luckily it occurred while parked. 

Absolutely, better on the ground than up there where things can get a bit iffy... 

Owls don't fly into stationary objects at night. 

 

1 minute ago, georgey said:

Owls don't fly into stationary objects at night. 

 

Engine running, got sucked into engine as it attempting to fly past perhaps

Don't they get it? The airplane was parked on stand 2! That's the main issue here. Later it was moved to stand 4 for repairs. That was a very good decision.

So if you ever have to take a flight out of KK make sure the airplane is parked anywhere BUT stand 2!!

1 hour ago, georgey said:

Owls don't fly into stationary objects at night. 

 

I guess this owl has learnt it's lesson. I'm sure it will never fly into a stationary object again

Must have been a big Owl? I don't what type of engine the aircraft had, but normally they are designed to ingest birds without any problems?

4 hours ago, georgey said:

Owls don't fly into stationary objects at night. 

 

It was a Thai owl, it didn't give a hoot.

25 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

It was a Thai owl, it didn't give a hoot.

That's a screech!

5 hours ago, georgey said:

Owls don't fly into stationary objects at night. 

 

Maybe the owl was looking for a pussy cat??