Lightning hits IndiGo flight; all 110 onboard safe
A thunderstorm disrupted IndiGo flight 6E925, carrying 110 passengers and six crew members, as it approached Lucknow Airport on Wednesday. The aircraft sustained visible damage to its nose, specifically the nose radome, following the lightning strike. Despite the incident during landing, all individuals on board remained unharmed.
The Airbus A320-251N touched down eight minutes prior to its scheduled arrival time. The extent of the damage was not immediately apparent during the flight, but became visible after the plane had landed and reached its designated parking bay. The pilots alerted Air Traffic Control of the lightning strike, which facilitated the incident's reporting.
Aircraft are typically equipped to handle such events, though post-strike inspections are conducted to evaluate any damage.
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