BERLIN -- Berlin airport authorities say U2 front man Bono's private plane lost a hatch as it was coming in for a landing in the German capital, but the Irish singer was never in any danger.
Airport spokesman Ralf Kunkel told the news agency dpa that the 32-inch by 40-inch rear hatch landed in the vicinity of Schoenefeld airport, on Berlin's southeastern edge.
Kunkel said it was not clear how the hatch came off and that German authorities were investigating.
He told CBS News the aircraft was never in danger of crashing and landed safely Wednesday.
The flight originated in Dublin.
Bono is in Berlin for the Bambi awards Thursday.
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