IndiGo flight hit by lightning at 17,000 feet, aircraft's nose damaged; all 110 on board safe - What we know so far
IndiGo flight 6E925 was struck by lightning mid-air at 17,000 feet. The pilots landed safely in Lucknow, with all 110 people on board safe.
An IndiGo aircraft experienced lightning strike while airborne at approximately 17,000 feet during a flight from Patna to Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The pilots opted for a precautionary landing at Lucknow airport, where all 110 passengers and crew aboard the plane were reported safe. The incident occurred eight minutes before the scheduled arrival time, with the aircraft's front section sustaining damage as a result of the lightning strike.
The plane was subsequently taken out of service for a thorough technical inspection before being cleared to return to operation. IndiGo flight 6E925, operating on the Patna to Ahmedabad route, was the affected flight. The airline has yet to confirm whether the technical examination has been completed or whether the aircraft will resume service.
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