Weather theoryQuestion 354 of 934

A hailstone is larger than one-half inch across. What can it do to an airplane?

  1. Cause no damage if the airplane is in clear air
  2. Cause significant damage in a few seconds
  3. Cause damage only after several minutes
  4. Damage the airplane only on the ground
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Correct answer: Cause significant damage in a few seconds

Hail may be met in clear air several miles from thunderstorm clouds.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 12: Weather Theory — Thunderstorms, page 309

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026