When an IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad encountered a hailstorm while descending towards Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, it sustained minor damage.
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The incident on Saturday evening resulted in no injuries. On Monday, photographs of the aircraft’s damage surfaced. The hailstorm damaged the aircraft’s radome and windscreens, but it landed safely.
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A hailstorm hit Flight 6E 6594 as it descended towards the airport in Shamshabad, about 30 kilometres from the city. The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, during a period of heavy rain and hailstorms in Hyderabad and surrounding districts. The aircraft’s damaged parts were later replaced.