Croatia DH8D near Dubrovnik on Nov 28th 2012, lightning strike
Last Update: November 30, 2012 / 14:46:03 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 28, 2012
Classification
Incident
Cause
Lightning strike
Airline
Croatia Airlines
Flight number
OU-330
Departure
Zagreb, Croatia
Destination
Podgorica, Montenegro
Aircraft Registration
9A-CQF
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
Post flight inspection revealed the aircraft received damage requiring repairs before the aircraft can fly again. The aircraft is still on the ground 48 hours later.
The remainder of the flight was cancelled, the passengers were bussed to Podgorica.
Passengers reported they observed a flash hitting one of the wings and engines and a bang, the aircraft jolted. The aircraft diverted to Dubrovnik, where mechanics inspected the aircraft but reportedly found a hole prompting the cancellation of the remainder of the flight.
The airline confirmed a lightning strike, the aircraft was removed from service for a thorough inspection.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 28, 2012
Classification
Incident
Cause
Lightning strike
Airline
Croatia Airlines
Flight number
OU-330
Departure
Zagreb, Croatia
Destination
Podgorica, Montenegro
Aircraft Registration
9A-CQF
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
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