Veteran actor Qaiser Nizamani revealed that he was aboard a flight from Lahore to Karachi that narrowly avoided a serious accident.

In posts shared on his Instagram and Facebook accounts, the actor informed fans about the frightening incident involving Airblue flight 401, which was scheduled to fly from Lahore to Karachi just a day earlier.

According to Qaiser Nizamani, the aircraft was preparing for takeoff when it was suddenly struck by a bird, causing the plane to shake. However, thanks to the pilot’s quick thinking and presence of mind, a potential disaster was averted.

He wrote that the pilot handled the situation calmly and skillfully, managing to save the aircraft along with the lives of over 100 passengers on board.

Following the incident, authorities confirmed that a bird had collided with the aircraft, prompting an immediate halt and thorough inspection of the plane, which was then moved back to parking.

Qaiser expressed his gratitude for the safe outcome and acknowledged the professionalism of the flight crew. Incidents involving bird strikes have occurred in the past as well, but in most cases, major accidents have been successfully avoided due to the vigilance of the pilots and air traffic control.

After Qaiser shared his experience, fans and fellow showbiz personalities responded with relief and prayers, expressing their gratitude for his safety and that of everyone else on board.

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