#lightning strike
Lightning Strikes Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-700 During Approach Into Sitka
A stormy day to fly in Alaska.
Southwest Airlines Grounds Boeing 737 MAX 8 After Lightning Strike Near Denver
The incident resulted in a loss of communication.
American Airlines Airbus A321 Returns To Charlotte After Lightning Strike
The incident occured last week.
Here's What Happens When A Plane Gets Struck By Lightning
Thanks to modern technologies, the impact of a lightning strike today is often minimal.
Air New Zealand Passengers Stuck In New York After Boeing 787-9 Struck By Lightning
Two Air New Zealand aircraft reported lightning strikes within hours of each other.
UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Lands At Chicago Rockford Airport After Suspected Lightning Strike
The crew reported "unreliable airspeed," which concerned air traffic controllers. The flight landed 25 minutes later.
Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 Returns To Boston After Being Struck By Lightning
The aircraft was bound for Rome.
What Happens When A Plane Is Struck By Lightning?
A mid-flight lightning strike can be terrifying.
Lightning Strikes Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER In Stunning Video
Aircraft are struck by lightning an average of one or two times annually.
United Airlines Boeing 737 & Spirit Airbus A320neo Struck By Lightning On The Same Day
Both aircraft landed safely.
American Airlines Boeing 787 Struck By Lightning In Argentina
The incident took place on Christmas Eve.
What Happens When A Plane Is Hit By Lightning?
When lightning does strike an aircraft, it is often not a cause for concern.
Delta Air Lines Airbus A220 Declares Emergency Following Possible Lightning Strike
The incident occurred as the plane was approaching Boston. It landed safely, and there are currently no reported injurie...
Second Incident This Week: Air New Zealand Airbus A321neo Struck By Lightning
The Airbus A321neo began its return to Auckland Airport less than 15 minutes into its usual three and a half hour flight...
How Commercial Aircraft Are Protected From Lightning Strikes
Hundreds of planes a year get hit by lightning.
How Electrically Charging Aircraft Could Reduce The Chances Of Lightning Strikes
MIT engineers have looked at an alternative way to deal with lightning.
Close Call: The Lightning Strike That Almost Downed A Loganair Turboprop In 2014
A Loganair Saab 2000 was struck by lightning in 2014, but it almost crashed due to the decisions after that.
Edelweiss Airbus A340-300 Diverts After Lightning Strike
June 4th saw an Edelweiss A340 suffer a lightning strike while flying from Zurich to Tenerife.
Lightning Strike Causes Significant Damage To Jetstar Boeing 787
A Jetstar Boeing 787 en route to the Gold Coast earlier this month picked up substantial fuselage damage along the way f...