BA Lightening Strike at PFO
BA plane struck by lightning
A BRITISH Airways flight from Gatwick was struck by lightning as it came in to land yesterday at Paphos airport. Just as flight BA2864 was touching down, the 92 passengers on board felt a jolt. After completing the landing safely, the captain announced that the front of the plane had been struck by lightning, near the cockpit.
All passengers and crew then exited the plane safely. The plane, which was due to return to Gatwick last night, will be inspected for damage today. The 150 passengers who were to travel to the UK were put up in a hotel overnight, and will complete their trip today.
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