A Delta Airlines Boeing 717-200, registration N919AT performing flight DL-2216 from Wichita,KS to Atlanta,GA (USA), was enroute at FL290 when the aircraft was struck by lightning. The aircraft continued to Atlanta for a safe landing on runway 26R.
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING DAMAGING THE LEFT SIDE DOOR, ATLANTA, GA." and stated, the damage was minor.
The aircraft returned to service about 13 hours after landing.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL2216/history/20260110/1151Z/KICT/KATL
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING DAMAGING THE LEFT SIDE DOOR, ATLANTA, GA." and stated, the damage was minor.
The aircraft returned to service about 13 hours after landing.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL2216/history/20260110/1151Z/KICT/KATL
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