Created Thursday, Oct 6th 2022 19:00Z, last updated Thursday, Oct 6th 2022 19:00Z
A THY Turkish Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration TC-JTG performing flight TK-1793 from Istanbul (Turkey) to Stockholm (Sweden), was on approach to Stockholm's runway 19L when the aircraft received a lightning strike. The crew continued for a safe landing on runway 19L.

The aircraft was unable to depart for the return flight, the flight was cancelled. The aircraft remained on the ground in Stockholm for 3 days before returning to Istanbul.

A passenger reported there was a very loud bang and a light flash.

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