An Australian Airlines A320 successfully landed despite encountering severe hailstorms that caused extensive damage to the aircraft.
The incident left passengers and crew astounded by the pilot's ability to bring the plane to safety amidst perilous conditions.
The Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 encountered hailstones while flying from Mallorca to Vienna.
The incident occurred on an otherwise uneventful Sunday afternoon, just 30 minutes after the flight took off.
"The passenger jet miracle was reported to have braved through a tumultuous thunderstorm cell, subjecting it to violent turbulence and pelting hailstones.
The jet was damaged by hailstones.
According to media reports, the Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 experienced a shocking ordeal.
The front section of the aircraft bore the brunt of the hailstorm's fury, with images depicting a shattered windscreen and significant damage to the nose of the plane.
Passengers on the plane experienced a horrible flight
Passengers onboard recounted moments of terror as the plane shook violently, with the pilot alerting them to the shattered windshield.
According to witnesses, they said that the pilot had executed a blind landing, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the perilous nature of their narrow escape from potential disaster.
The pilot showed exceptional composure and skill, managing to navigate the aircraft to Vienna's airport in a precarious situation.
A passenger told Kronen: 'At that moment, the passengers realised that the pilot had landed blind and how close they had come to a disaster,'
Despite a noticeably rougher landing than usual, the pilot managed to land the plane in Vienna.
After the issue, Austrian Airlines confirmed the incident.
After the incident, Austrian Airlines swiftly responded to inquiries regarding.
The representative also confirmed the aircraft's encounter with the thunderstorm cell and the subsequent damage sustained.
Austrian Airlines swiftly confirmed the incident, attributing the damage to the encounter with the thunderstorm cell.
Despite the severity of the situation, the airline reassured passengers of their safety and prioritized the thorough assessment of the aircraft to ensure continued safety standards.
'On today's flight OS434 from Palma de Mallorca to Vienna, an Airbus A320 aircraft was damaged by hail,' the airline told Kronen.
This is not the first time the flight has encountered this issue during a flight.
In another incident, on an Asian Airlines flight in South Korea, chaos ensued as a passenger recklessly opened the emergency exit door mid-flight, causing panic and distress among those onboard.
The repercussions of the incident were dire, with twelve passengers rushed to the hospital due to breathing difficulties. The gravity of the situation was palpable as flight attendants urgently sought medical assistance while grappling with the unfolding crisis.
After the incident, we learned about the inherent risks of air travel and the importance of stringent safety protocols in ensuring passenger well-being.
