Uganda Airlines flight makes emergency return after bird strike

Uganda Airlines Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft stand on the runway at Entebbe Airport on the outskirts of Kampala on April 23, 2019.

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A Uganda Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency return shortly after take-off following a bird strike, the airline has said.

The aircraft turned back as a precaution after the incident, which occurred during the early stages of the journey. It landed safely, and no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.