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by wickedwillie on April 19th, 2005

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What happens if planes are struck by lightning in a thunder storm?

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  • by HunterAlpha on December 5th, 2006

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    Usuaully there will be audible bang, and circuits popping, but never any serious damage.

    The shells of airplanes are made of either aluminum, an excellent conductor of electricity, or composite that contains conductive fibers so if the plane is struck, the lightning travels along the exterior of the plane then out into the open air.

    Sensitive electrical equipment is shielded with surge protectors, and FAA tests every crucial piece of flying and landing equipment against lightning.

    The last "fatal" accident from lightening happened in 1967 with a fuel tank exploding.

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