Airlines

Spirit Airlines flight makes emergency landing after ‘double lightning strikes’

On Friday morning (local time), shortly after taking off from Philadelphia, a Spirit Airlines flight heading for Cancun made an emergency landing and turned back. The crew later stated that the plane had been struck by lightning twice.

The Airbus A321, which was on its route to Cancun, returned to Philadelphia International Airport “out of an abundance of caution after the crew reported a probable lightning strike,” according to Spirit.

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Spirit said in a statement to CNN that “the aircraft landed safely” and that “we are actively working to re-accommodate our guests.” No information was provided by the airline regarding the number of passengers. The emergency landing is under FAA investigation.

The conversation between the pilots and Philadelphia air traffic controllers was recorded by LiveATC air traffic control. The crew reported that they had experienced two lightning strikes and that they would need to return to the airfield.

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According to data from FlightAware, the incident is the most recent effect of a storm that resulted in more than 4,000 airline cancellations nationwide on Friday.

Planes are constructed with conducting routes to keep lightning strikes on the aircraft’s exterior. In fact, they frequently cause lightning strikes while flying through “ambient electric fields” during thunderstorms. When lightning strikes a plane, passengers frequently hear a loud roar and see a flash.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.