Check out this incredible video making rounds on social media! It captures a jaw-dropping moment when an Air Canada flight, bound for London, was struck by lightning just moments after taking off from Vancouver International Airport. The incident occurred during an unexpected winter thunderstorm, adding to the dramatic nature of the event.Image source - X
The footage, filmed by a sharp-eyed student pilot on the ground, shows the plane in mid-air when suddenly, a brilliant blue flash illuminates the sky as lightning strikes the aircraft. Despite the startling nature of the incident, Air Canada reassured that the Boeing 777 aircraft safely reached its destination in London.
Upon landing at Heathrow Airport, the plane underwent a thorough inspection as standard procedure. Air Canada emphasized that while lightning strikes are rare, all aircraft are meticulously designed to withstand such high-voltage encounters. Interestingly, according to the US National Weather Service, commercial planes are actually hit by lightning one to two times a year on average, though these occurrences are seldom captured on camera.
😳 Air Canada Boeing 777 getting struck by lightning while departing Vancouver, BC over the weekend. pic.twitter.com/naXCRouaVt
Ethan West, the astute individual who captured the electrifying moment, expressed his astonishment at being in the right place at the right time. Despite no lightning being predicted in the weather forecast, West seized the opportunity to capture the departure of the Triple Seven aircraft, unwittingly capturing a breathtaking scene that has since captivated viewers worldwide.
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