TAP plane hit by lightning just after take-off

Plane returned to airport “as precaution”

A TAP plane leaving Lisbon for Venice was hit by a bolt of lightning shortly after take-off yesterday.

Another effect of storm Claudia battering the country, the decision was made to turn back as a precaution.

There appeared to be no damage sustained. Passengers were transferred to another aircraft and later resumed their journey.

Source material: SIC Notícias

Natasha Donn
Natasha Donn

Journalist for the Portugal Resident.

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