For airplanes, being struck by lightning is a matter of "when," not "if." The National Weather Service estimates that a commercial airplane will be struck by lightning one to two times per year on ...

Video captures power of nature as lightning strikes plane landing in London. May 12, 2011— -- It looks terrifying. Lightning strikes this Emirates Airlines A380 as it lands in London last month.

The unusually cold weather across the Northeast this week was the culpritfor the lightning strikes on the planes landing at the PhiladelphiaInternational Airport. Why? The freezing level was only ...

Can a plane get hit by lightning while in the air? Kansas City got the answer firsthand on Tuesday, as an American Airlines plane had to make an emergency landing after reportedly being struck.

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Thunderstorms are something air pilots prefer to avoid, but nonetheless it is estimated that every commercial aircraft is struck by lightning once a year. While this statistic isn't as alarming as it ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. This picture is undeniably cool, but not what most people want to see from their window as they fly during the holiday season. Lightning is scary for ...