Yemenia Airways Airbus A320 sustains heavy damage during severe hailstorm

An Airbus A320 operated by Yemenia Airways sustained significant structural damage after encountering a severe hailstorm during a flight on Monday, October 26, 2026. The aircraft was traveling from Aden International Airport in Yemen to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, when the weather incident occurred.

The impact from the hail caused the complete destruction of the aircraft's radome and inflicted severe damage to the cockpit windshield. Despite the hazardous condition of the plane upon arrival, there were no reported injuries among the passengers or the flight crew. Images and video footage of the aircraft following the incident confirm the extent of the impact on the nose and the windshield.

While no further incidents were reported, the severity of the damage has necessitated extensive repairs to the aircraft. Aviation authorities are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the incident to assess the damage and ensure future flight safety protocols are evaluated in light of these extreme weather conditions.