Qatar Airways plane makes emergency landing in Istanbul after possible bird strike
Qatar Airways plane makes emergency landing in Istanbul after possible bird strike
August 18, 2016 | 12:08 AM
Qatar Airways plane makes emergency landing at Istanbul airport
August 18, 2016 | 12:08 AM
Last Updated: August 18, 2016 | 12:08 AM
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ISTANBUL/DOHA — A Qatar Airways aircraft made an emergency landing at Istanbul's Ataturk airport on Thursday because of a suspected bird strike shortly after take off, according to a spokeswoman for the airline.
The Airbus 330 bound for Doha landed safely and passengers disembarked as normal, the Gulf airline said in a statement.
The spokeswoman could not confirm a report by broadcaster CNN Turk that one of the plane's engines caught fire.
