Right after takeoff, the plane was struck by lightning, damaging the windshield, and making an emergency return
Dec 06, 2024
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According to local media such as GB News, Logan Airlines flight LM26, which departed Manchester Airport for Aberdeen at around 4:30 p.m. on the 5th (local time), was struck by lightning shortly after takeoff.
This caused cracks in the front window of the plane and the pilots decided to return.
Just 30 minutes after takeoff, the plane returned to Manchester Airport. No one was reported injured in the accident.
At that time, the weather conditions were said to have been unstable over the area.
The airline said it would minimize inconvenience to passengers and thanked the crew for their quick response. Meanwhile, the aircraft is ERJ-145EU manufactured by Embraer, Brazil, and Loganair is a British domestic airline.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
