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An Emirates Flight Was Grounded After Wing Damage During A Flight To France
On Friday, a flight operated by Emirates flight en route to Nice, France, originating from Dubai, was grounded due to damage sustained by the right-wing of the plane.
The airline verified that engineers identified wing damage on the A380 aircraft after it landed
#Emirates Airbus #A380 (A6-EOM) received damage to its slats on the right wing when it hit an object during its approach to Nice, #France. Flight #EK77 from #Dubai landed safely and taxied to its parking stand.
📷 ©Aviation Safety Network | avherald#Nice #UAE #Airbus #aviation pic.twitter.com/n3qBpVuRbM
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Reports believe that the Emirates flight hit a drone while landing in Nice. The jet remained grounded for four days after the incident. The official cause is yet being investigated by French aviation authorities. Furthermore, damage to planes during flights occurs infrequently.
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Thankfully, Emirates reported that the flight originating from Dubai had “landed normally”, with passengers and crew safely leaving from the aircraft
An Emirates spokesperson said,
“Upon landing, engineers discovered some damage to a slat in the right wing, and the aircraft will remain on the ground to undergo further assessments. Safety is our highest priority and will not be compromised.”
Passengers who were on the flight stated that Emirates managed the situation effectively!
Even though damages rarely appear during Emirates flights, in June 2022, an Emirates airplane bound for Brisbane experienced a safe landing despite a tire rupture that caused damage to the outer part of the aircraft’s structure.
Photos published by Australian media depicted a plane with a hole in its side, and these reports indicated that a tire had exploded during the plane’s take-off.
Kudos to Emirates airline for handling such pretty nerve-wrecking situations so well!
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