Emirates EK73
Debris from an A380 intake cowl prompted a return to Dubai. Investigators identified graphite sleeve degradation and gaps in inspection provisions.
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LEVEL 2 Preliminary findings
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Airbus A380 accidents and incidents
The Airbus A380 appears in 11 of the incidents we cover, flown by 4 operators from 2010 to 2025. 10 rest on a final report and 1 on preliminary or official information. This page lists the incidents we have documented from official reports. It is not a measure of the aircraft's safety.
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| Date | Flight | Aircraft | Location | Fatalities | Report status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 February 2025 | Emirates EK73 | Airbus A380-861 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates, during initial climb | None reported | LEVEL 2 Preliminary findings |
| 4 December 2023 | Emirates EK421 | Airbus A380-861 | Male flight information region, Republic of Maldives | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 30 June 2022 | Emirates UAE94G | Airbus A380-842 | Cruise in Mumbai flight information region at FL310 | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 2 February 2020 | Emirates Flight UAE216 | Airbus A380-861 | Above Trout Peak, Wyoming, Salt Lake City FIR, United States | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 16 January 2020 | Emirates Flight EK763 | Airbus A380-861 | Beira FIR, Mozambique, at FL400 | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 10 July 2019 | Emirates UAE449 | Airbus A380-861 | Bay of Bengal, near IDASO, approximately 200 nautical miles east of Chennai | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 30 September 2017 | Air France Flight 66 | Airbus A380-861, four Engine Alliance GP7270 engines | Over southwestern Greenland, near the search area about 100 km northwest of Narsarsuaq | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 9 November 2016 | Emirates A6-EDQ | Airbus A380-861 | Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 13 September 2015 | Emirates Flight 806 | Airbus A380-800 | In flight over the United Arab Emirates during descent towards Dubai | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 27 March 2014 | Qantas VH-OQL | Airbus A380-842 | Climb after departure from Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 4 November 2010 | Qantas Flight 32 | Airbus A380-842 | Over Batam Island; returned to Singapore | No injuries on board; none confirmed on the ground | LEVEL 3 Final report |
Emirates EK421
Severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean injured 50 occupants of an Emirates A380. Seven sustained serious injuries; the flight continued to Dubai.
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LEVEL 3 Final report
Emirates UAE94G
A manufacturing defect caused an A380 tyre to burst at FL310. Debris fractured a belly fairing, and all 529 people reached Brisbane safely.
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LEVEL 3 Final report
Emirates Flight UAE216
Clear air turbulence above Wyoming injured a passenger in an aft lavatory. The GCAA final report recommended more accessible handholds and turbulence instructions.
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LEVEL 3 Final report
Emirates Flight EK763
An A380 encountered severe turbulence over Mozambique. One passenger fractured her leg after an eight-second seat belt warning.
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LEVEL 3 Final report
Emirates UAE449
Severe turbulence over the Bay of Bengal injured 27 people aboard an Emirates A380. A passenger in a washroom suffered a serious neck injury.
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LEVEL 3 Final report
Air France Flight 66
An A380 lost its right outer engine fan over Greenland. A crack deep in the titanium hub led investigators to cold dwell fatigue.
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LEVEL 3 Final report
Emirates A6-EDQ
An Emirates A380 landed at Dubai with its left wing landing gear still stowed after damaged wires disabled both emergency unlock channels. All 372 occupants escaped injury.
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LEVEL 3 Final report
Emirates Flight 806
Turbulence during descent to Dubai injured ten cabin crewmembers. One suffered a fractured ankle while completing pre-landing duties in high heel shoes.
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LEVEL 3 Final report
Qantas VH-OQL
A Qantas A380 lost its No. 3 engine during the climb from Dubai. Gearbox damage interrupted the drive to the engine accessories; all 503 occupants returned safely.
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LEVEL 3 Final report
Qantas Flight 32
An engine disc burst damaged multiple systems, leaving the crew to manage a complex return to Singapore.
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LEVEL 3 Final report