Serious incident to the Airbus A320 registered PR-MHP and operated by LATAM on 31/10/2018 en route [Investigation led by JIAAC / Argentina]
Traversée d'un front orageux en présence de grêle en croisière, déroutement, atterrissage de précaution
Responsible entity
Preliminary data based on the notification from the Argentinian authorities:
The aircraft was conducting a scheduled flight LA 8050 from Sao Paulo (Brazil) to Santiago (Chile). During cruise phase, the aircraft flew through a stormy area and encountered hail. The flight diverted to the alternate airport (SAEZ).