A Delta Air Lines flight headed to Rome, Italy, from Boston, Massachusetts, on Sunday, was struck by lightning while in the air, according to the airline and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The flight was diverted back to Boston Logan International Airport "out of an abundance of caution" after the crew reported a lighting strike after departure, according to a statements from Delta and the FAA. MORE: Delta reportedly seeking potential damages from CrowdStrike, Microsoft after global IT outagesThe plane landed back in Boston at 7:20 p.m. MORE: Department of Transportation opens investigation into Delta over flight disruptionsPassenger Donna Pilat, from Nashua, New Hampshire, told ABC News she heard "a small pop" while on the flight. International Delta flight struck by lightning diverted back to Boston: FAA originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News August 05, 2024 18:17 UTC