Pilot saved flight after it was struck by lightning

Monday, 13 Apr, 2015 0

A pilot saved a flight when the plane was struck by lightning and went into a steep dive with only seven seconds to spare.

The Loganair flight fell to 1,100 ft before he regained control and restored full power stopping it from crashing into the North Sea.

The plane was carrying 30 passengers and three crew as it approached Sumburgh Airport in Shetland, reports the Telegraph.  It was diverted to Aberdeen after the captain applied full power and managed to get it climbing.

An interim report by the Air Accident Investigation Branch said that a ball of lightning appeared in the cockpit and a bolt struck its nose.

There were reports of thunderstorms, snow, hail and 70 mph winds.

No technical problems were found with the plane but the AAIB investigation into the December incident is continuing, looking at crew training, autopilot design, and any ‘human factors’.



 

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