Delta 767 Emergency Landing After Severe Hail Damage
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767, carrying 236 people, encountered severe hail damage shortly after takeoff from Milan's Malpensa Airport on July 24, 2023. The plane sustained significant damage, including a cracked windshield and a 30-inch hole in the nose, forcing an emergency landing in Rome.
Investigations revealed that Delta Air Lines pilots and dispatchers did not review all available weather information before the flight. Radar satellite images, which could have shown a high possibility of intense weather phenomena, were not included in the pilots' weather briefing. The pilots' delayed decision to change the flight path resulted in the plane being damaged by the hailstorm.
Since the incident, Delta has emphasized the importance of thunderstorms and hail avoidance in its pilot newsletter. The airline is also upgrading some aircraft with enhanced weather radar systems to improve safety. However, the role of Delta Air Lines dispatchers in weather forecasting for this specific flight remains unclear.
The incident highlights the importance of thorough weather briefings and the use of up-to-date technology to ensure flight safety. Delta Air Lines is taking steps to improve its weather avoidance procedures, but further investigation is needed to understand the full extent of the airline's responsibility in this incident.
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