Lightning strike damages Patna-Lucknow IndiGo flight’s nose

An IndiGo aircraft operating from Patna to Lucknow was found to have sustained a damage to its nose section after a lightning strike mid-air at an altitude of nearly 17,000 feet.

Following the incident, IndiGo flight 6E925 landed at Lucknow airport with 104 passengers and six crew members on board around 4.05pm. All passengers were reported safe. The aircraft has been grounded for a detailed technical inspection.