American Airlines flight struck by lightning over UK, forced to return to London
A North Carolina-bound flight was forced into a U-turn just 30 minutes into its journey after multiple lightning bolts blasted the plane in UK airspace, according to a report.
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World News American Airlines flight struck by lightning over UK, forced to return to London By Daniel Cody Published June 12, 2026, 10:25 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A North Carolina-bound flight was forced into a U-turn just 30 minutes into its journey after multiple lightning bolts struck the plane in UK airspace, according to a report. American Airlines flight AA735 was flying over Manchester, England on Wednesday when the plane was hit and pilots decided to reverse course, reports the London Evening Standard. The plane, a 777-300ER passenger jet, will undergo inspections from the FAA and the UK Civil Aviation Authority before it is permitted to fly again.
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