- A Qantas A380 flew Sydney–Dallas and back with a 13‑inch work light accidentally left in its wing, only discovered after it returned two days later—hundreds of passengers had flown on the plane.
- No injuries or flight impact were reported; Qantas voluntarily notified investigators and says it has tightened tool-control checks, adding mandatory pre-clearance inspections.
- Similar oversights have happened before (another A380 tool left in 2023) and even tiny lost parts have caused serious engine damage, highlighting how small mistakes can have big risks.
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