ARAIB - AAR 0603 A321 Hail encounter

ARAIB - AAR 0603 A321 Hail encounter

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ARAIB (South Korea)
Category
Accident Reports Loss of Control Weather

On 9 June 2006, an Airbus 321-100, operated by Asiana Airlines, encountered a thunderstorm accompanied by Hail around 20 miles southeast of Anyang VOR at an altitude of 11,500 ft, while descending for an approach to Gimpo Airport. The radome was detached and the cockpit windshield was cracked due to impact with Hail.

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