Lightning Strikes Pegasus Flight

Lightning struck a Pegasus Airlines flight moments after takeoff from Manchester, sending passengers into shock as they heard an explosion and saw a fiery ball on the fuselage. The pilot calmly informed everyone of the incident and diverted back to Manchester for safety, circling for 40 minutes before landing unharmed. It wasn’t the first lightning strike that day — a Jet2 flight from Leeds also had to divert. Passengers were offered food vouchers while waiting for a replacement plane, with a new departure scheduled for 11 PM. All 150+ people on board, including crew, emerged unscathed. A powerful reminder: even modern aviation can’t always outrun nature’s fury. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7bb7d834cef91ae0