Qantas flight forced to divert after being struck by lightning
A Qantas flight leaving Perth has been forced to make an emergency diversion after being struck by lightning.
A Qantas flight leaving Perth has been forced to make an emergency diversion after being struck by lightning.
The flight left the Western Australia capital at 6.48am this morning and was due to arrive in Port Hedland at 8.55am but was forced to make an emergency landing.
Flight QF1206 landed at Karratha Airport at 9.17am after the momentary issue.
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The passengers were then transitioned to another flight from Karratha to Port Hedland scheduled to arrive after midday.
Qantas confirmed the aircraft is being inspected by engineers after the incident.
“Aircraft are designed to withstand and fly safely when struck by lightning but it is policy that they get inspected at their arrival port after a strike,” a Qantas spokesperson told news.com.au.
“At no point was the safety of the flight compromised.”
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