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| Date: | Thursday 8 February 2024 |
| Time: | c. 18:30 LT |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-71Q (WL) |
| Owner/operator: | United Airlines |
| Registration: | N15751 |
| MSN: | 29047/235 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1999 |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-7B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor, repaired |
| Location: | Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD/KORD) -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Jacksonville International Airport, FL (JAX/KJAX) |
| Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD/KORD) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
United flight UAL555, a Boeing 737-71Q, was struck by lightning while landing, and a post flight inspection revealed a small hole on the right side of the fuselage.
Sources:
FAA ASIAS
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N15751/history/20240208/2155Z/KJAX/KORD
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Feb-2024 14:14 | Captain Adam | Added |
| 12-Feb-2024 15:43 | ASN | Updated [Damage, ] |
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