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United Airlines Flight Turns Back to Boston After Lightning Strike Mid-Flight

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United Airlines Flight Turns Back to Boston After Lightning Strike Mid-Flight

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  • United Airlines flight UA16 was scheduled for a transatlantic journey from Newark to London.
  • About an hour into the flight, the crew reported a lightning strike, prompting a U-turn off the coast of Maine.
  • The aircraft diverted safely to Boston before 11 p.m. ET, allowing passengers to welcome the New Year on the ground.
  • Emergency crews inspected the aircraft upon landing, and there were no reported injuries among the passengers.
  • United Airlines provided overnight accommodations and rebooked passengers for their flight to London the following day.

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