Flight Takes Off with Missing Window Panes, Crew Fails to Notice

An Airbus A321 aircraft took off from London Stansted Airport with four damaged window panes, including two that were missing, after crew members failed to spot the damage caused by high-powered lights used during a filming event the previous day. The damage was discovered after takeoff when passengers noticed increased cabin noise. The plane was turned around and landed safely back at Stansted Airport. The incident is being investigated by the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch to understand the risk and how it can be managed in the future.