Airbus A320 (7O-AFB): Hail struck the aircraft on approach to Amman; landed safely, nose and windscreen damage reported.
Known facts
- Flight IY648 Aden → Amman on 26 Oct 2026.
- Yemenia said the aircraft was struck by hail during the flight and landed safely at Queen Alia International.
- The aircraft is undergoing maintenance in Amman; return passengers were moved to another aircraft.
- No injuries reported.
Unknown / not claimed
- Full extent of damage (press reports radome and windscreen).
Sources
- Saba News Agency — Yemenia spokesperson — Tier A — operator statement via state agency
- Sigmalive — Tier B — press
- Yemen Herald — Tier B — press
Confidence label
Labeled Confirmed per the TurbineWire methodology. Steve moves labels as sourcing improves; corrections get a timestamp, not a shrug. Material changes append under Updates rather than silently rewriting the original card.
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