easyJet Gatwick flight diverted by weather – then hit by lightening
31.12.09
easyJet flight EZY8903 from Gatwick to Gibraltar was diverted to Malaga due to adverse weather in the area yesterday.
The unlucky flight was then struck by lightning whilst on the ground after landing in Malaga.
As a precaution and following standard operating procedures, the Captain decided to evacuate the aircraft after the lightening strike. The flight was operated by an Airbus A319 with 138 passengers and 6 crew members. The passengers were transferred by coach from Malaga to Gibraltar Airport.
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