Two Ryanair flights encounter bird strikes during Budapest departures
Two Ryanair aircraft bound for Italy collided with birds at Budapest Airport on Saturday morning, forcing one to abort takeoff while the other continued to Naples.
Saturday morning saw two Ryanair flights heading from Budapest to Italy hit birds shortly after leaving the runway. The first plane was forced to abort its takeoff, while the second managed to continue its journey to Naples. Both aircraft underwent thorough inspections, and the runway was examined for safety before reopening after an 18-minute closure.
To minimize delays, Ryanair dispatched another aircraft to replace the one that had to return. Airport staff reported that bird collisions are a regular occurrence, but the near-simultaneous events are rare. The airport employs alarms and acoustic deterrents to keep birds away from active runways.
Why it matters
Bird strikes can disrupt flights and highlight safety challenges at busy airports.
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