Created Friday, Feb 9th 2024 16:56Z, last updated Friday, Feb 9th 2024 16:56Z
A United Boeing 737-700, registration N15751 performing flight
UA-555 from Jacksonville,FL to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA), was on approach to Chicago's runway 28C when the aircraft sustained a lightning strike. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on the runway.
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING WHILE LANDING AND POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED A SMALL HOLE ON RIGHT SIDE OF FUSELAGE, CHICAGO, IL."
The aircraft is still on the ground in Chicago about 16 hours after landing.
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