On New Year's Eve, a United Airlines flight turned back to Boston after being struck by lightning shortly after takeoff from Newark, surprising passengers.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed reports of a lightning strike that occurred about an hour into the flight, leading to a safe landing in Boston.
Emergency crews inspected the Boeing 767 upon landing, and passengers were provided with accommodation for the night, then rebooked for flights the following day.
The FAA will conduct an investigation into the incident, while commercial airliners, including United, take extensive precautions to prevent damage from lightning strikes.
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