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23:00, 18-Jan-2017
A terrifying moment: Passenger plane is struck in mid-air
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A terrifying moment took place as a packed passenger plane was struck in mid-air by a bolt of LIGHTNING. /CFP Photo
A terrifying moment took place as a packed passenger plane was struck in mid-air by a bolt of LIGHTNING. /CFP Photo
The Boeing 747 had left Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport as rain lashed down from ominous grey skies just before nightfall on January 2. /CFP Photo
The Boeing 747 had left Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport as rain lashed down from ominous grey skies just before nightfall on January 2. /CFP Photo
Moments into the ascent for the two hour and 20 minute flight to Sochi, a powerful bolt of lightning ripped down from the sky - striking the plane's carriage. /CFP Photo
Moments into the ascent for the two hour and 20 minute flight to Sochi, a powerful bolt of lightning ripped down from the sky - striking the plane's carriage. /CFP Photo
The plane landed at Sochi International Airport where ground staff checked the aircraft for damage. /CFP Photo
The plane landed at Sochi International Airport where ground staff checked the aircraft for damage. /CFP Photo