View Full Version : Aerlingus lightning strike DUB 8-6-09
Any news on reported turnback of Aerlingus flight to Dublin this morning following a lightning strike ?
Brian McGrath
8th Jun 2009, 10:48
It happened ok got this on RTE News website
Aer Lingus plane struck by lightning
Saturday, 6 June 2009 22:44
Aer Lingus has confirmed that one of its flights this morning was struck by lightning on take-off from Dublin Airport.
A spokesman for the airline says the aircraft immediately returned to Dublin Airport, which he said was standard procedure.
The Airbus A320 was on its way to Heathrow when the strike occurred at around 11.30am.
The spokesman added that all passengers were accommodated on subsequent flights.
He said the plane was checked to see if it suffered any damage in the incident.
Duck Rogers
8th Jun 2009, 11:38
http://www.pprune.org/spectators-balcony-spotters-corner/376705-aircraft-diverted-manchester-due-lightning-strike.html