# Yemenia Airways flight weather emergency

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yemenia-airways-flight-weather-emergency
> Updated: 2026-10-27T14:09:20.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

A Yemenia Airways Airbus A320 flying from Aden to Amman, Jordan, encountered severe weather, including intense turbulence and a sudden snowstorm with heavy hail. The storm caused physical damage to the aircraft, specifically affecting the cockpit windshield and the nose radome.

Despite the structural damage and passenger panic, Captain Basem Farid successfully landed the plane at Queen Alia International Airport. No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew. Yemenia Airways spokesperson Hatem Al-Shaabi confirmed that the aircraft will undergo maintenance in Amman and that a replacement plane was arranged for passengers traveling back to Aden.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Yemenia Airways Airbus A320 damaged by severe hail during flight

A Yemenia Airways Airbus A320 sustained damage to its cockpit windshield and nose radome after encountering severe hail during a flight from Yemen to Jordan. All passengers and crew landed safely.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemenia-airways-airbus-a320-damaged-by-severe-hail-during-flight

### 2026-10-27: Yemenia Captain lands plane safely in Amman after severe storm

Yemenia Airways Captain Basem Farid successfully landed a flight in Amman after the aircraft encountered severe turbulence and a snowstorm during its journey from Aden.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemenia-captain-lands-plane-safely-in-amman-after-severe-storm

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