Wizz Air flight to Abu Dhabi struck by lightning after takeoff

Passengers on an Abu Dhabi-bound flight from Albania have spoken of the moment that lightning struck their plane. Wizz Air flight WAZ 7092 was hit shortly after it departed from Tirana, Albania on Monday. The aircraft turned back shortly after and landed safely in the Albanian capital. People travelling on the flight reported a large bang after the strike, then screaming. The captain explained on the PA system that the plane had been struck and that he would announce the next steps soon. Five minutes later he said the plane would be returning to Tirana. A spokesman for Wizz Air told The National: “Following a lightning strike during the climb, the pilot returned to Tirana to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew on board. “The aircraft landed safely in Tirana. The safety of our passengers and crew is our top priority at all times.”<br/>