A Port Macquarie bound plane has been forced to return to Sydney, after it was struck by lightning this morning.
The Qantaslink flight landed at Sydney Airport at around 10:30.
It’s believed the plane was near Newcastle when the incident occurred, with around 30 people onboard.
No one was injured.
More to come.
Full Statement – Qantas Spokesperson
“Flight QF2164 Sydney to Port Macquarie returned to Sydney shortly after take-off this morning following a suspected lightning strike.
“Aircraft are designed to withstand and fly safely when struck by lightning but it is policy that they get inspected at their arrival port after a strike. Port Macquarie does not have the engineering support required for this inspection so the flight returned to Sydney. At no point was the safety of the flight compromised.
“Customers have been transferred onto another flight departing shortly.
“We thank our customers for their understanding.”
