by Allen | Jul 24, 2012 | Lightning Protection |
This video comes from the Illinois National Guard where a KC-135 suffered a lightning strike that traveled down the fuselage and also knocked off part of the fairing over the vertical stabilizer HF...
by Allen | Jul 19, 2012 | Lightning Protection |
A new BBC report from Cardiff University where Airbus has established a lightning test facility to evaluate carbon fiber composite designs. See the video...
by Allen | Jul 16, 2012 | Lightning Protection |
A late breaking news report from Canada where a WestJet 737 was struck on approach to Kelowna, Canada. The following link states that the radome, winglet, and a rudder were damaged during the strike. Read the full report here:...
by Allen | Jul 15, 2012 | Lightning Protection |
Great new video from Australia where a Virgin Airlines passenger records a lightning strike to aircraft’s wing tip. See the video here:...
by Allen | Jul 12, 2012 | Lightning Protection |
The FAA alleges that Delta Airlines failed to repair a “chip” in the nose radome of a B737 after an FAA inspector observed the damage. The structural repair manual requires the airline to seal the damage before further flight. Delta flew the damaged radome for several days before correcting the issue. Thee FAA is now proposing a civil penalty of $687,500 for the infraction. Read the full details here:...
by Allen | Jul 11, 2012 | Lightning Protection |
An interesting video from Middle Valley, Tennessee where lightning struck a large tree in a residential neighborhood. The lightning eventually reached the ground and traveled through a nearby SUV. The lightning currents blew out two the SUV’s tires and exploded the back window. See the video here:...
by Allen | Jul 5, 2012 | Lightning Protection |
An interesting story from India where a Boeing 737 was struck on approach to Mumbai. At approximately 12,000 ft the aircraft was struck by lightning which caused a total loss of radio communications. The pilots were able to use their transponder to convey the loss radios to air traffic control. An emergency was declared by ATC and the 737 was able to land without further incident. Read the full article here:...
by Allen | May 14, 2012 | Lightning Protection |
This terrific video was taken by a passenger on a trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The still images from the strike show the impressive detail of the lightning coming from the tops of the...
by Allen | May 14, 2012 | Lightning Protection |
New video from Texas of lightning attaching to an aircraft wing. The video shows the multiple flickers of the lightning channel as the current pulsates through the conductive path formed by the lightning...
by Allen | Apr 25, 2012 | Lightning Protection |
Lightning hit the runway at Higüero airport in Santo Domingo during an early morning storm. Luckily an early morning inspection of the runway found the 5-inch deep crack in the runway surface before the first flight of the day. See the news report here:...
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