Live flying bat forces NYC-bound plane back to New Delhi

An Air India flight from New Delhi to New York City had to be rerouted back to New Delhi when, 30 minutes after takeoff, a crazed bat started flying around the cabin to the shock and horror of passengers.

Video of the bat batting around the overhead bins was released to the Scottish Sun. “On arrival, it was learnt that crew members saw a bat inside the cabin,” the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) officials told news agency ANI. “Wildlife staff were called to catch and take away the bat. The aircraft landed safely at around 3:55 am, and later it was declared Aircraft on Grounded (AoG).”