Loganair flight LM26 was around 30 minutes into its journey from Manchester Airport to Aberdeen when it was forced to turn back
An aircraft was forced to return to Manchester Airport when lightning reportedly struck, cracking the windscreen and prompting an immediate turnaround. The flight LM26 made its way back "a short time ago", according to flight tracking sites, after a "potential lightning strike" caused significant damage to the windshield.
The Embraer ERJ 145EU jet, registered as G-SAJH, ascended to 16,000 feet before pilots decided to head back, transmitting the emergency code 7700. A mere 29 minutes had passed since takeoff when the journey back to Manchester Airport commenced. The airline, in an announcement shared on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter earlier today, has stated passengers impacted by the severe weather will be allowed to "adjust travel plans without charge". They commented: "In view of the yellow weather warning forecast for the 5th, 6th and 7th December across parts of the UK and Isle of Man; we are offering customers that may be affected the opportunity to adjust travel plans without charge," reports the Mirror.
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