A Yemenia Airways Airbus A320 sustained significant damage after encountering a severe hailstorm during a flight from Yemen to Jordan on Monday, October 26.
The aircraft was travelling from Aden International Airport in Yemen to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman when it was struck by hail.
Cockpit windscreen and aircraft nose damaged
Images of the aircraft show extensive damage to the cockpit windscreen, along with visible impact damage to the nose of the Airbus A320.
The severity of the damage was evident in the aircraft’s front section following its encounter with the hailstorm.
No injuries reported
Despite the damage to the aircraft, there were no reports of injuries among passengers or crew members.
Further details about the incident were not provided in the initial report.
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
— FL360aero (@fl360aero) October 27, 2026
NEW: Yemenia Airways Airbus A320 damaged after encountering heavy hail while traveling from Aden International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, on Monday. https://t.co/vRv4qhTs8F
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