A Lagos-bound flight belonging to Air Peace experienced a bird strike shortly before take-off in the early hours of Thursday in Abuja.

The bird strike prompted a ramp return ensuring the safety of passengers onboard. A bird strike is a collision between a bird and an aircraft in flight or on a takeoff or landing roll.

According to a statement by Ejike Ndiulo, Air Peace’s head of corporate communications, the bird strike occurred at 6:30 a.m., and all passengers disembarked normally.

The statement reads: “We wish to inform our esteemed passengers that our Abuja- Lagos 06:30 flight experienced a bird strike before take-off, prompting a ramp return as a safety measure. All passengers disembarked normally.

“We have deployed a replacement aircraft for the affected flight in order to minimize disruptions, thus ensuring that passengers continue their journeys promptly.

“We appeal for the understanding of our valued passengers impacted by this development, as well as those on other flights that may experience delays.

“At Air Peace, we are committed to providing safe, comfortable, and reliable air travel for all our passengers.”