Lightning hits China Southern Airbus A321 while taxiing, 20 strike marks found
A China Southern Airlines flight experienced a lightning strike while taxiing at Shenzhen airport over the weekend. The aircraft, an Airbus A321, was forced to return to the gate and cancel its departure to Wuxi. This incident highlights the risks and unpredictability of air travel, and while it's a concerning event, it's unlikely to have a significant impact on the airline or the broader aviation industry.
Read the source report: South China Morning Post
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