Lightning strikes IndiGo flight midair, aircraft lands safely

NAMPA / Xinhua

2026-10-07

NEW DELHI, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- An IndiGo domestic flight flying from the eastern Indian city of Patna to the northern city of Lucknow was struck by lightning midair on Wednesday, local media reported. The aircraft landed safely at its destination, and all passengers and crew members on board were unharmed. The incident occurred at an altitude of around 17,000 feet (5,182 meters) and damaged the aircraft's nose. The plane was subsequently gro......

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