IndiGo Flight Struck by Lightning, Lands Safely in Lucknow
An IndiGo flight from Patna to Lucknow was struck by lightning at 17,000 feet, damaging the aircraft's nose radome, but landed safely with all passengers and crew unharmed.
Background
India's aviation sector is one of the world's fastest-growing, serving a large domestic market. Ensuring aircraft safety and passenger well-being is a continuous focus for airlines and regulatory bodies amidst varying weather conditions.
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IndiGo flight from Patna to Lucknow struck by lightning, lands safely
First report 5h agoLast update 2h agoAn IndiGo flight was struck by lightning, causing damage to the aircraft's nose, but it landed safely with all passengers and crew unharmed.
IndiGo Flight Struck by Lightning, Lands Safely in Lucknow
First report 5h agoLast update 2h agoGeobits provide factual reports on the lightning strike incident, including flight details, damage, and safe landing.
IndiGo flight struck by lightning over Patna
First report 5h agoLast update 2h agoPosts report the lightning strike incident, emphasizing the safe landing and lack of injuries despite damage to the aircraft.
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