Originally Posted by
Geosync
Being in aviation claims I’ve seen my share of lightening strikes on all types of jets(albeit no Russian iron), to the point where they are the most benign claims I see. Not one of those aircraft crashed or so much declared an emergency. It makes me wonder about the design of the Superjet.
Not really benign, e.g.
https://www.baaa-acro.com/crash/cras...ier-do228-bodoThat one blew ot an elevator control . Lightning protection is a dynamic subject with more electronic systems and new structural materils and methods.