Terrifying moments in Istanbul: Lightning strikes two planes! They returned for safety reasons
Heavy rainfall in Istanbul led to moments of fear at Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport due to lightning strikes. Lightning struck Turkish Airlines and Pegasus planes, and both aircraft returned for safety reasons.
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus planes departing from Istanbul were struck by lightning shortly after takeoff.
Both aircraft returned to the airport for safety purposes.
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi was struck by lightning immediately after taking off from Istanbul Airport.
The pilot of the aircraft reported that a decision to return was made and that there were no issues regarding the safety of the flight.
A Pegasus Airlines Airbus A321neo aircraft, registration TC-RFH, operating the Sabiha Gökçen - Çukurova flight, was also struck by lightning shortly after takeoff. Following this, the pilots decided to return to Sabiha Gökçen for the aircraft to be inspected.
Passengers were deplaned, and a new aircraft was allocated to accommodate them. The new flight is scheduled to depart at 23:40 with an A321neo aircraft, registration TC-RDY.
News Source : 12punto
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