A plane flying from London to Orlando was forced to turn around after several windowpanes were found to be missing or damaged. Passengers reported hearing roaring sounds and feeling colder temperatures in the cabin. The Airbus A321 had four damaged windowpanes, including two that were completely missing. The incident occurred after the plane had been used for filming, with external lights causing thermal damage and distortion to the windows. Although no injuries were reported, the incident highlights the potential risks of window damage during flight.
A plane traveling from London to Orlando was forced to turn around after passengers noticed a "noisier and colder" cabin. The United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation report revealed that the plane took off with two missing windowpanes, which caused increased cabin noise and cold temperatures. After a crew member noticed a window seal flapping and a slipped windowpane, the pilots decided to return to London Stansted Airport. The aircraft was found to be missing two windowpanes and had a dislodged third windowpane upon inspection. The investigation attributed the missing windowpanes to thermal damage caused by bright lights used during a filming session the day before the flight.
