Emirates A380 hit by an unidentified flying object

An Emirates Airbus A380 was on approach to Nice in France 18 Aug 2023 and came into contact with an unidentified flying object, believed to be a drone

The aircraft was grounded immediately due to damage to the wing including at least one of the right-hand slats, which required replacement

AIRBUS A380 – MSN 187 A6-EOM
Serial number 187
Type 380-861
First flight date 10/03/2015
Test registration
Plane age 8.4 years
Seat configuration F14 C76 Y401 Seat
Hex code 8963EA
Engines 4 x GP7270