Leeds Bradford Airport: Lightning strike on plane bound for Lanzarote forces emergency landing
A plane full of holidaymakers heading to Lanzarote from Leeds Bradford Airport was hit by a lightning strike on Tuesday.
Flight LS219 from Leeds Bradford Airport shortly after 3pm on Tuesday June 9 was forced to land at Manchester Airport shortly after departure, Jet2 said.
Passengers took to social media to describe a ‘loud bang’ which ‘shook the plane’.
The plane is believed to have used a second runway at Manchester Airport to land, with emergency services meeting the aircraft on arrival.
In an update released to passengers, Jet2 confirmed the lightning strike and provided more details.
The update read: “We are sorry that Flight LS219 Bradford to Lanzarote has diverted to Manchester due to a lightning strike on departure.
"We are working on the situation and will update you shortly.
"This is an unscheduled change, so we’re doing everything we can to minimise any disruption to your onward journey.
"Thanks in advance for your understanding.”