An incident involving an Austrian Airlines flight from Palma de Mallorca, Spain, to Vienna, Austria, has left the plane with significant damage after encountering a thunderstorm cell during its approach to the destination. The cockpit crew reported that the thunderstorm cell was not visible on the weather radar, leading them to issue a Mayday distress call due to the unexpected severity of the situation.

As a result of the hailstorm, the Airbus A320 aircraft sustained damage to its nose, two front cockpit windows, and some coverings, as seen in photos shared on social media that showed the extent of the destruction. Despite the frightening ordeal, the plane managed to land safely at Vienna International Airport, with no reported injuries among passengers or crew members. In response to the incident, Austrian Airlines emphasized that the safety of their passengers and crews remains their utmost priority, with their technical team already underway in assessing the specific damage incurred by the aircraft.