SMS-041
Near MissCriticalOpenVT-SKY · VABB RWY 27L · Approach
Severity
5/5
Probability
4/5
Risk Score
20
Reported By
Capt. Arjun Mehta
Date
2026-06-23
Phase of Flight
Approach
Description
Bird strike near runway 27L during approach. A flock of birds crossed the approach path at approximately 300ft AGL. Pilot executed go-around as precaution. No contact with aircraft confirmed on post-flight inspection.
Immediate Action Taken
Go-around executed. Tower notified. Bird activity reported to airport ops.
Root Cause Analysis
Increased bird activity near coastal approach during monsoon season. Inadequate bird hazard mitigation at VABB.
Corrective Actions
1/3 completeCoordinate with airport for bird dispersal during dawn ops
Owner: Safety Officer · Due: 2026-06-30
Brief all pilots on monsoon bird hazard NOTAMs
Owner: Chief Instructor · Due: 2026-06-26
Review approach minima during high bird activity
Owner: Ops Manager · Due: 2026-07-05