Flight returns to Auckland after lightning strike

A Qantas flight from Auckland to Melbourne was turned back today after it was hit by lightning.

The Boeing 737 - flight QF 26 - had 144 passengers on board. The crew did not declare an emergency and the 737 landed safety at Auckland about 2.30pm.

Qantas said damage to the aircraft was not known but it returned to Auckland as a precaution.

No other details were available.

 

 

 

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