Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/14/2026
Level
Incident
Flight PhaseClimb
Affected AltitudeFL170
Technical Issue Details
•Airbus A319-111 (G-EZDH) was climbing out of London Gatwick Airport when it was struck by lightning.
•The incident occurred on flight U28305 bound for Milan Malpensa Airport.
Outcome / Handling
•The crew climbed to FL170 and conducted system checks as a safety precaution.
•The flight returned to London Gatwick Airport and landed safely approximately 30 minutes after takeoff.
•No injuries were reported among passengers and crew.
Current Status
•The aircraft was temporarily taken out of service for safety inspections.
•Passengers were provided with refreshments and transferred to a replacement flight operated by Airbus A319-111 (G-EZGI).
•The replacement flight departed later that evening with a delay of approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes.
•The occurrence aircraft returned to service after approximately 18 hours on the ground.
Sourcei.carnoc.com
Flight Information
Flight NumberU28305
Flight Duration30 minutes
Departure Runway08R (LGW)
Involved AirlineeasyJet
Involved FlightU28305
Replacement AircraftG-EZGI
Delay Duration3 hours 45 minutes