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Stationary IndiGo A320neo hit by lightning at Kolkata airport, all safe
The Economic Times··20 Jun
Economic Times reported that an IndiGo aircraft with over 140 people onboard suffered a lightning strike at Kolkata airport on June 19 morning while parked before flight 6E 6068 to Agartala, and has been grounded as a precaution.
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What It Means For You
- Monsoon lightning can disrupt airport operations even on grounded planes.
- Passengers on 6E 6068 were rerouted without reported injuries.
- Ground staff face weather risks during aircraft servicing.
What's Happening
- Lightning struck a parked IndiGo A320neo at Kolkata.
- The aircraft lost power after boarding was complete.
- An alternate flight took passengers to Agartala.
Aviation Context
- Aircraft are designed to dissipate lightning strikes.
- Grounded planes still require post-strike inspections.
- IndiGo operates high-frequency routes from Kolkata.
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