Incident Overview
On July 2, 2008, a Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 777, registered as AP-BHX, experienced a hail storm while descending toward Malpensa Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy. The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the encounter. The flight had originated from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) in Karachi, Pakistan.
Injuries and Damage
There were no injuries reported among the passengers and crew on board. The aircraft itself, however, was substantially damaged.
Investigation
The investigation into the incident is being conducted by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority Safety and Investigation Board. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has assigned an Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation, given that the United States is the country of manufacture and design of the airplane. Additionally, the US Federal Aviation Administration and The Boeing Company have been designated as advisors to the investigation.