How Dangerous Is a Lightning Strike to an Aircraft?

The weather plays an essential role in flight operations in many respects. Especially in summer, thunderstorms are not uncommon. Have you ever wondered how dangerous a lightning strike to an aircraft is? In our "Ask the Expert" column, we look into the question and asked our expert, SWISS First Officer Patrick Wetten-Wullschleger, what exactly happens when a lightning strike occurs.

How Dangerous Is a Lightning Strike to an Aircraft?

Fascination flying! Aviation is as varied as the destinations served by SWISS. And the numerous unanswered questions and myths surrounding flying are at least as versatile and exciting. In our "Ask the Expert" section, we get to the bottom of the facts and offer simple explanations to the big questions. Our experts know the answer to (almost) everything!

Do you have a burning question of your own? We look forward to your input with the subject line 'Ask the Expert' at swissmagazine@swiss.com.