Created Friday, Apr 28th 2023 20:46Z, last updated Friday, Apr 28th 2023 20:46Z
A Delta Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N388DA performing flight
DL-838 from Salt Lake City,UT to New York JFK,NY (USA), was descending towards New York when the aicraft was struck by lightning. The aircraft cotninued for a safe landing on JFK's runway 22L.
A passenger reported the aircraft had been diverted to Salt Lake City on their flight from San Diego,CA (USA) to JFK for a crew change. On approach to JFK the aircraft was hit by lightning with a loud bang being heard and flames shooting out of the right hand engine (CFM56). The aircraft continued for a normal landing, no emergency services around. The passengers were told it had been a lightning strike.
The aircraft remained on the ground in JFK for about 32.5 hours before returning to service.
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