A Lahore-bound Pakistan International Airline (PIA) flight from Jeddah was struck by a bird and the pilot skillfully landed it safely..
The accident took place as the aircraft was landing at Allama Iqbal International Airport. The bird strike caused heavy damage to the engine of the aircraft. The incident created panic and fear among passengers while the PIA flight for Manchester was also delayed 12 hours after bird hit the Lahore bound flight engine.