Uganda Airlines flight makes emergency return after bird strike

Author: Hilary KimuyuPublished on: April 3, 2026Country: Uganda
Travel & Tourism
Uganda Airlines flight makes emergency return after bird strike

A Uganda Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency return shortly after take-off from Johannesburg to Entebbe due to a bird strike that resulted in a shattered windscreen. The flight crew decided to abort the journey and landed safely back in Johannesburg with no injuries reported. Uganda Airlines stated it would assist affected passengers with onward travel arrangements while the aircraft undergoes a technical inspection.

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