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Could lightning strike a jet in the air?
--Steve, Daytona Beach
Steve, the bottom line is YES, however, commercial planes are generally safe. They’re designed to direct the current from a strike along the outside of the aircraft and also away from the engines. On average, planes are struck by lightning twice a year, but continue to fly safely.
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