Created Saturday, May 16th 2026 10:16Z, last updated Saturday, May 16th 2026 10:16Z
A Helvetic Airlines Embraer ERJ-195 on behalf of Swiss, registration HB-JVW performing flight
LX-1374 from Zurich (Switzerland) to Krakow (Poland) with 117 people on board, was enroute at FL320 about 100nm eastnortheast of Zurich when the crew decided to return to Zurich due to a lightning strike. The aircraft landed safely back on Zurich's runway 28 about 45 minutes after departure.
The airline reported the commander decided to return to Zurich for inspections following a lightning strike. The passengers were rebooked onto other flights.
The aircraft returned to service the following morning after about 14 hours on the ground.
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