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  • Thursday, 08 October 2026

IndiGo flight carrying 110 people was hit by lightning at 17,000 feet; nose damaged

On October 7, an IndiGo flight faced turbulent weather conditions while approaching Lucknow, suffering potential damage to its nose section from hail, according to initial findings. Fortunately, the 110 passengers and crew on board emerged unharmed after landing. In the aftermath, the aircraft was set aside for a comprehensive technical review and maintenance check, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation being notified to investigate the incident further.

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