Lightning Strikes Akasa Air Flight: Safety Protocols in Action
An Akasa Air flight from Phuket to Bengaluru was diverted to Chennai after a lightning strike amid adverse weather. The Boeing 737 MAX landed safely, with the crew adhering to safety protocols. The aircraft is undergoing checks, and lightning strikes are cited as manageable in aviation.
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An Akasa Air aircraft traveling from Phuket to Bengaluru experienced a lightning strike on Wednesday, forcing a safe landing in Chennai amid adverse weather conditions. The airline's Boeing 737 MAX was grounded for standard engineering inspections after the incident.
In a statement on Thursday, Akasa Air revealed that flight QP 624 had to be redirected to Chennai due to stormy weather during its scheduled route to Bengaluru on March 18. While the exact number of passengers wasn't disclosed, the airline confirmed adherence to established safety protocols.
The company highlighted that lightning strikes are a known phenomenon in aviation, with aircraft certified to withstand them. Akasa Air assured that their teams are well-trained to handle such occurrences, maintaining top safety standards. Consequently, the plane involved is undergoing routine checks as a precautionary measure.
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