A mechanic left a maintenance work light inside the wing of a Qantas Airbus A380 jet. The aircraft continued operating for two days. The flight covered 27,000 kilometers on scheduled routes. Travel took the aircraft to the United States and then it safely returned.
Staff spotted the forgotten flashlight after landing. The light sat wedged inside the wing throughout the travel. The flashlight is also called the work light.
Qantas shares dropped 0.7 percent after details emerged. The incident sparked renewed discussion over equipment tracking at the airline.