The Russia airliner that burst into flames on landing and killed 41 people may have been struck by lighting. You’ve probably been on a plane that’s been struck by lightning too.

Aeroflot Flight 1492

  • Aeroflot Flight SU1492 burst into flames while making an emergency landing at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow on Sunday, killing 41 of the 78 passengers and crew aboard.
  • One of the jet’s pilots told Russian media that the emergency landing was triggered by a malfunction in the plane’s communications system brought on by lightning, AFP reported.
  • Lightning strikes on aircraft are a daily occurrence around the world.
  • Modern commercial airliners are designed to withstand lightning strikes.
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