Created Tuesday, May 23rd 2023 14:24Z, last updated Tuesday, May 23rd 2023 14:24Z
A Delta Airlines Boeing 757-200, registration N6708D performing flight DL-2990 from Atlanta,GA to Jacksonville,FL (USA), was descending towards Jacksonville when the aircraft was struck by lightning. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on Jacksonville's runway 08.

The airline reported the aircraft landed safely after indication of a potential lightning strike on arrival into Jacksonville.

A replacement aircraft performed the return flight.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Jacksonville about 21 hours after landing.

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