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| Date: | Sunday 1 March 2015 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-81Q (WL) |
| Owner/operator: | Air Explore |
| Registration: | OM-HEX |
| MSN: | 30785/1007 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2001 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Birmingham Airport (BHX/EGBB) -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi |
| Departure airport: | Birmingham International Airport (BHX/EGBB) |
| Birmingham International Airport (BHX/EGBB) |
While operating a “Fear of Flying” Flight, the aircraft was struck by lightning. Upon an inspection minor damage was found to the aircraft.
Sources:
https://avherald.com/h?article=48293b2a&opt=4096
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8125943 (Photo)
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Mar-2025 13:56 | Justanormalperson | Added |
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