An Air New Zealand Dash Q300. Photo: YouTubeAn Air New Zealand plane was struck by lightning on Thursday morning. A spokesperson for the airline has confirmed the Wellington-bound Dash Q300 had to turn back to Invercargill. The plane will now be assessed by engineers in Invercargill. A passenger told Stuff they were sleeping when the plane was hit and she could smell smoke in the cabin after the bang.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 02, 2020 20:25 UTC