Aeroflot A333 at Vladivostok on Apr 16th 2021, lightning strike
Last Update: April 20, 2021 / 14:16:17 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 1, 1970
Classification
Incident
Cause
Lightning strike
Airline
Aeroflot
Flight number
SU-1703
Departure
Vladivostok, Russia
Destination
Moscow Sheremetyevo, Russia
Aircraft Registration
VQ-BQZ
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300
ICAO Type Designator
A333
Rosaviatsia reported there had been no returns on the weather radar. Cabin crew saw a flash and heard a "clap" sound from the left hand side of the aircraft. Engine and all system indications remained normal, the crew thus decided to continue the flight. A postflight inspection revealed damage to the airframe consistent with atmospheric electricity discharge. The aircraft was removed from service.
The aircraft remained on the ground in Moscow for about 52 hours, then returned to service.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 1, 1970
Classification
Incident
Cause
Lightning strike
Airline
Aeroflot
Flight number
SU-1703
Departure
Vladivostok, Russia
Destination
Moscow Sheremetyevo, Russia
Aircraft Registration
VQ-BQZ
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300
ICAO Type Designator
A333
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