VIDEO: Icelandair jet struck by lightning

Three jets landing at London’s Heathrow Airport yesterday were struck by lightning, including one operated by Icelandair, according to UK media.

“Holiday makers returning from Iceland with Icelandair spoke of a ‘huge crack’ as lightning hit the wing of their plane,” reports the Telegraph.

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The video below, taken from the ground, clearly shows the dark London skies and a lightning bolt striking an approaching aircraft.

According to the airline, the aircraft was not damaged by the strike and flew back to Iceland on schedule.