Austrian Airlines Flight Hit by Hailstorm: Cockpit Damage, Pilot Issues Distress Signal

Reported 11 months ago

An Austrian Airlines flight en route from Spain to Vienna, Austria, was struck by a hailstorm, causing damage to the aircraft's nose and the cockpit's window. The pilot was forced to issue a distress signal, but managed to successfully land at Vienna-Schwechat Airport without any injuries. Despite the aircraft's nose being shattered by hail, all passengers and crew were unharmed. The incident occurred when the flight crossed through a severe weather area, with passengers reporting intense shaking and hail hitting the plane during the short 2-minute encounter.

Source: YAHOO

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