Created Saturday, Mar 13th 2021 22:43Z, last updated Saturday, Mar 13th 2021 22:43Z
A KLM Cityhopper Embraer ERJ-195-E2, registration PH-NXA performing flight KL-1831 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Berlin (Germany), was on approach to Berlin's Brandenburg Airport with thunderstorms around the aerodrome when the aircraft entered a hold at 5000 feet for about 20 minutes. The aircraft landed safely on runway 25R.

The aircraft was unable to depart for the return flight due to lightning strike damage, the flight had to be cancelled. The aircraft remained on the ground for about 48 hours before positioning back to Amsterdam.

The aircraft had joined the fleet of KLM Cityhopper on Feb 23rd 2021 having done it's first flight on Jan 22nd 2021.

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