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Air New Zealand plane en route to Pape'ete struck by lightning, forced to return to Auckland

May 31, 2019
Air New Zealand Boeing 787 (file picture).

Air New Zealand Boeing 787 (file picture). (Source: istock.com)

An Air New Zealand plane en route to Tahiti has been forced to return to Auckland after being struck by lightning tonight.

In a statement Air New Zealand said: "Flight NZ42 from Auckland to Pape'ete returned to Auckland this evening after encountering lightning."

They say the plane will be inspected by engineers.

The statement goes on to say: "Lightning strikes are not uncommon. Aircraft are designed with this in mind and our pilots train for this scenario."

"Customers will be accommodated on alternative services."
 

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