Register

Commercial Airbus Lands Safely After In-Flight Explosion

A hole about the size of the cabin door was found in the Airbus fuselage. YouTube
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

The passengers of a commercial Airbus A321 operated by Daallo Airlines experienced a frightening flight on Tuesday when what appears to have been an explosion ruptured a large hole in the side of the fuselage. According to a statement from Daallo Airlines, the incident occurred about 15 minutes after the A321 departed the Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, on its way to Djibouti.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

Ready to Sell Your Aircraft?

List your airplane on AircraftForSale.com and reach qualified buyers.

List Your Aircraft
AircraftForSale Logo | FLYING Logo
Pilot in aircraft
Sign-up for newsletters & special offers!

Get the latest stories & special offers delivered directly to your inbox.

SUBSCRIBE