Have you ever been struck by lightning?

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:53:40 -0400

I was struck by lighting while on a very short plane flight from New York City to Ithaca New York. It was in a small propeller plane (beachcraft I believe).

The captain had just told us to fasten our seat belts because of turbulence when the airplane sounded like it exploded with a very loud, sharp, crack. The lady next to me started freaking out and asked if we were going to crash. I was about 8 drinks in since my previous flight had been canceled (due to weather) and I calmly told her that it happens all the time, airplanes are meant to take lightning strikes. I later found out that was somewhat true, but at the time I was lying through my teeth.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/20/travel/delta-lightning-strike-atlanta-airport-feat/index.html

Response by SGT Mark Estes made Nov 8 at 2018 4:28 PM

SGT Mark Estes — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:28:16 -0500

What a story! Never been struck by lightning and hope it never happens!