Overview
- Flight AI466 turned back to Nagpur shortly after a 6:38 pm departure when the crew reported engine vibrations.
- Air India said the aircraft sustained a bird hit shortly after takeoff and the crew followed standard procedure to return for inspection.
- The jet landed safely and underwent maintenance checks that required rectification, leading to the flight’s cancellation, with ground staff providing meals to passengers.
- Local reports cited 170 passengers on board, no injuries, and roughly an hour kept on the aircraft during the initial on‑ground inspection.
- Earlier accounts conflicted on the cause, with airport officials describing a technical issue, and some passengers received full refunds rather than rebooking.