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JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Los Angeles

JetBlue flight B6-324 had to return and make an emergency landing in Los Angeles, California, on January 31st.

The Airbus A321-200 plane took off for John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, but had to turn back due to a lightning strike.

The plane landed back safely. All one hundred and fifty-three passengers and six crew members remained unharmed.

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Eurowings Plane Suffers Lightning Strike in Spain

Eurowings flight EW-9571 suffered a lightning strike while climbing out of Jerez Airport, Spain, on November 18th.

The incident happened when the plane was heading to Dusseldorf, Germany.

The plane continued to Dusseldorf for a safe landing. All one hundred and sixteen passengers and six crew members remained unharmed.

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Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Lightning Strike

Southwest Airlines flight WN-2515 made an emergency landing at Bradley International Airport, Connecticut, on October 23rd.

The Boeing 737-700 plane heading from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Orlando, Florida, was diverted after it received a lightning strike, followed by an abnormal gear indication.

The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

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Air New Zealand Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Christchurch

Air New Zealand flight NZ-621 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Christchurch, New Zealand, on May 20th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from Auckland to Queenstown, New Zealand, was diverted after it suffered a lightning strike.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

Another Air New Zealand flight had also suffered a lightning strike around the same time. See: Air New Zealand Flight Diverts to Christchurch After Lightning Strike