Bird hits PIA plane in Islamabad

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AFP
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Bird hits PIA plane in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A Lahore bound Pakistan Internal Airlines flight (PK-649) was grounded shortly after takeoff when it was hit by a bird.

The incident took place at the Islamabad airport and the pilot was successful in grounding the plane.

47 passengers onboard PK-649 were shifted to another plane and departed for Lahore. The damaged plane has been sent for repairs.