So innocent, a non structural panel, that could slice into a flap or stabiliser and cause major structural failure.
Does the QF spokeswoman have a LAME Licence or understand what CAN go wrong, go wrong, go wrong?
No doubt he asked somebody who does.
It's not a case of damage alone, its the layers of cheese in the pile.
The initial failure is quite common (everyday occurrence somewhere). The design of the aircraft has to consider it.