article_snippet.sent: The Loganair flight was put off Shetland approach by thunderstorms, snow, hail and 70mph winds on the evening of December 15.
article_snippet.sent: A ball of lightning then appeared outside the cockpit and a lightning bolt struck the Saab 2000 plane’s nose, and then travelled the full length of the aircraft before leaving the aircraft tail.
article_snippet.sent: the aircraft landed safely in Aberdeen with only minor damage and no injuries.
article_snippet.sent: No technical problems were found with the aircraft, which is now back in service, and pilot training is now included simulations of the incident according to the AAIB report.
highlights_snippet.sent: Loganair Aberdeen to Shetland flight struck by lightning on approach .
  