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A Delta flight bound for Rome had to make an emergency return to Boston after being struck by lightning over the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, according to the airline and the FAA.
Delta Flight 112 had just departed from Logan International Airport in the evening when the crew reported the lightning strike, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed.
The aircraft, which was en route to Rome, turned back while already over the Atlantic Ocean. The flight, which typically takes about seven hours, was tracked by Flightradar24.
A Delta spokesperson reported that the plane returned to Logan Airport “out of an abundance of caution after encountering lightning.” When the Airbus A330 landed at approximately 7:20 p.m., fire trucks were present on the tarmac, according to WCVB.
Boston EMS confirmed that no passengers or crew members required medical attention.
“The flight landed safely without further incident,” the Delta spokesperson added. “We are working to get our customers to their final destination as quickly as possible and apologize for the delay in their travel. The safety of our customers and crew remains Delta’s top priority.”
The FAA announced it is investigating the incident, noting that federal regulations mandate commercial aircraft be designed to withstand lightning strikes.
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