On Memorial Day Weekend, a Southwest Airlines flight from Tampa to Denver experienced a lightning strike during its approach, resulting in temporary communication loss with air traffic control. The flight, which was already delayed, landed safely about 12 minutes later, with no reported injuries. The incident prompted the airline to take the aircraft out of service for inspection. Experts noted the prevalence of thunderstorms in the Denver area during this time of year, posing a challenge for aviation, although commercial planes are designed to withstand lightning strikes.
"A Southwest Airlines plane, Flight 168, reported a possible lightning strike while on approach to landing, requiring inspection, but landed safely with no injuries."
"Air traffic control lost communication with the flight crew temporarily following the lightning strike, yet they managed to guide the aircraft safely to Denver."
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