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This I read is actually very common and not an issue at all.

Did some googles and you're right.

Makes sense but still crazy to think about


Planes all over the world get struck by lightning almost daily. According to the US National Weather Service, an aircraft in commercial service is hit by a bolt of lightning on average once or twice per year. However, the frequency by which a specific aircraft will get hit depends on several factors.

While this may seem like an unpleasant experience, modern jetliners are designed with lightning strikes in mind. According to a 2018 TIME Magazine article, the last commercial plane crash directly caused by lightning occurred in 1967. Aircraft go through specific lightning tests to make sure they can withstand hits as part of their certification. Most incidents are over in, well, a flash.

 
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