Tag: lightning

Lightning strikes disrupt seasonal travel in Southeast AK

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Dec 20, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

Air travel was disrupted in Southeast Alaska Monday afternoon (12-19-16) after two Alaska Airlines jets were struck by lightning. Although aircraft strikes are relatively rare, lightning during a Southeast Alaska winter storm is common. Read More

Departing Sitka, Flight 67 weathers lightning strike

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Nov 5, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

An Alaska Airlines jet was struck by lightning shortly after leaving Sitka Tuesday evening (11-4-14), but continued on to a safe landing in Juneau. Passengers reported hearing a loud sound similar to a gunshot and felt some minor turbulence. Read More