Passenger captures the moment lightning strikes the plane he was traveling on

Enjoying a plane trip can be an exciting and comfortable experience as long as nothing unexpected happens. and the passenger prepares appropriately to take advantage of every moment.

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Howevera traveler experienced moments of terror on board a British Airways plane when he was documenting the journey from Stuttgart, Germany, to London’s Heathrow Airport around 2 p.m. last Sunday.

The passenger on board flight BA919 captured the moment lightning struck the wing of the plane as it flew through a pitch-black sky due to a storm.

In the images captured by the man, the lightning can be seen striking the wing of the plane captured through one of the side windows of the airplane. hundreds of kilometers high.

The crashed plane was forced to land at nearby Gatwick Airport an hour late, and the passengers had to travel 72 kilometers to their original destination.

Meanwhile, according to a map from FlightAware, which tracks the trajectory of several flights, It shows the plane’s smooth journey until weather conditions wreaked havoc on the region, causing the plane to spin and head away from Heathrow.

A British Airways spokesperson confirmed to the outlet that “BA919 was diverted to Gatwick” due to “weather conditions in the region.”

Airplanes can be struck by lightning during flight, especially when passing through storm zones.This happens because airplanes are made of conductive materials that can allow electricity to pass through them without causing significant structural damage.

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According to experts, Direct lightning strikes on aircraft are relatively rare and generally do not cause serious damage, but may cause temporary disturbances in the aircraft’s electronic systems.Modern aircraft are designed to withstand and handle these situations safely.

However, they can pose a potential risk to aircraft during storms, so Commercial aviation is equipped with technology and procedures to mitigate these risks and ensure the safety of passengers and crew during flight.

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