Qantas Airbus A380 Investigation Launched After Foreign Object Found in Left Wing

An investigation has been launched by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) after a tool was discovered in the left wing of a Qantas Airbus A380-800 following flights between Australia and the US. The aircraft, registered VH-OQK, had flown two sectors prior to the discovery. As part of its investigation, the ATSB will interview involved parties, examine maintenance records, and collect relevant information. This is not the first time the ATSB has launched an investigation into Qantas following the discovery of a foreign object inside an aircraft.