Created Wednesday, Feb 28th 2024 18:10Z, last updated Wednesday, Feb 28th 2024 18:10Z
A Breeze Airways Bombardier C-Series CS-300, registration N230BZ performing flight
MX-8740 from Fort Myers,FL to Pittsburgh,PA (USA), was on approach to Pittsburgh's runway 28R when the aircraft was struck by lightning. The aircraft continued for a safe landing.
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT STRUCK BY LIGHTNING AND POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED DAMAGE TO VERTICAL STABILIZER, PITTSBURGH, PA."
The aircraft is still on the ground in Pittsburgh about 26 hours after landing.
