Lightning Strike Terrifies Passengers on Flight in Mexico
Terrifying moment lightning blasts plane wing mid-flight leaving passengers screaming

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Passengers aboard a Viva flight from Puerto Escondido to Mexico City were left terrified after lightning struck the plane's left wing mid-flight, causing smoke to billow from the damaged area. Despite the alarming incident, the airline assured that the aircraft was never in danger and safely reached its destination.
- 01The incident occurred during the rainy season in Oaxaca state, Mexico, known for intense thunderstorms.
- 02Viva Airlines confirmed that the aircraft was not in danger and completed the flight without issues.
- 03The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration states that commercial aircraft are struck by lightning about once a year, typically without causing damage.
- 04Modern planes are designed to withstand lightning strikes, with the current usually exiting through the tail.
- 05This year's rainy season in Mexico is expected to be more active due to warmer Pacific Ocean conditions.
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Passengers on a Viva flight from Puerto Escondido to Mexico City experienced a terrifying moment when lightning struck the aircraft's left wing mid-flight, resulting in a dramatic flash and smoke billowing from the wing. Video footage captured the alarming event, which occurred during the early weeks of the rainy season in Oaxaca state, a region known for its severe thunderstorms. Viva Airlines reassured the public that the aircraft was never in danger and landed safely without any issues. According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), commercial planes are struck by lightning approximately once a year, but such incidents rarely cause structural damage or pose risks to passengers. The FAA noted that lightning typically hits the extremities of the aircraft, such as the nose or wing tips, and travels harmlessly through the airframe before exiting at the tail. This year's rainy season is anticipated to be more intense due to warmer-than-average conditions in the Pacific Ocean, increasing the likelihood of thunderstorms in the area.
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This incident highlights the importance of safety measures in aviation during stormy weather, especially in regions prone to thunderstorms.
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