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Overflag
28th Jul 2010, 14:41
Just watch on atv news - lighting strike caused navigation system (?) failure and emergency landing at 2155. Carried DG onboard.

HKPAX
29th Jul 2010, 00:19
Cargo plane makes emergency landing
29-07-2010

A cargo plane has made an emergency landing at the airport in Chek Lap Kok, after being hit by lighting. Reports say the aircraft had been heading for Paris. The plane, along with its crew of four, landed safely.

arse
29th Jul 2010, 01:51
Not another MD-11 was it?

I feel sorry for the guys flying those things every time I see one!

HotDog
29th Jul 2010, 07:52
What if it was an MD-11? No aircraft is immune to lightning strikes.