The Lightning was apparently hit by lightning.
I didn’t even know there was such a thing - aircraft downed by a lightning strike. Tough, eh?
lightning strike is definitely a thing
AI Overview:
Modern aircraft are heavily protected by integrating exterior conductive meshes to create a Faraday cage effect. The electricity flows harmlessly over the fuselage and safely discharges out of the tail and wingtips.
The aviation industry has implemented several key measures to ensure aircraft survive lightning strikes without damage to passengers or critical systems: