An Airbus A320 operated by Yemenia Airways has sustained severe damage after encountering a heavy hailstorm during a flight from Yemen to Jordan.

The incident occurred on Monday, 26 October, while the aircraft was travelling from Aden International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman.

YEMENIA AIRWAYS AIRCRAFT LANDS SAFELY AFTER HAILSTRIKE EN ROUTE TO AMMAN A Yemenia Airways flight from Aden International Airport (ADE) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) landed safely on Monday, October 26, after encountering severe weather and a hailstrike during the flight. According to Yemeni media reports, the aircraft experienced significant turbulence, with hail damaging the nose Radome and cockpit windshield. Passengers were reported safe, with no injuries reported. Yemenia Airways spokesperson Hatem Al-Shaabi confirmed that the aircraft had landed safely and stated that it would undergo maintenance in Amman. A replacement aircraft was arranged for passengers scheduled to travel from Amman to Aden. The incident has drawn praise for the flight crew’s handling of the challenging conditions. It also highlights the serious hazards thunderstorms and hail can pose to aircraft, reinforcing the importance of sound decision-making, crew training, and established aviation safety procedures. Safety first. Every flight, every passenger, every time. 📹الريدة الآن الإخباري #AviationSafety #AviationNews #FlightSafety #Hailstrike #Aviation

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Images show that the cockpit windshield sustained significant damage from the impact of the hailstones, while visible damage can also be seen to the nose of the Airbus A320.

Despite the severity of the incident, no injuries have been reported among passengers or crew members.