Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/14/2026
Level
Incident
Flight PhaseEn Route
Affected AltitudeFL320
Technical Issue Details
•Embraer ERJ-195AR (HB-JVW) was enroute at FL320, approximately 100 nautical miles east-northeast of Zurich.
•The incident occurred on flight LX1374 operated on behalf of Swiss, departing from Zurich Airport bound for Krakow Airport.
•There were 117 passengers and crew members on board at the time of the event.
•The aircraft was struck by lightning while cruising at altitude.
Outcome / Handling
•The flight crew decided to return to Zurich for precautionary technical inspections.
•The aircraft landed safely back on runway 28 at Zurich Airport approximately 45 minutes after departure.
•No injuries were reported among the passengers and crew members.
•All passengers were rebooked onto other flights to continue their journeys.
Current Status
•The airline confirmed that the commander decided to return to Zurich for inspections following the lightning strike.
•The aircraft (HB-JVW) returned to service the following morning after spending approximately 14 hours on the ground.
Sourceavherald.com
Flight Information
Flight NumberLX1374
Flight Duration45 minutes
Landing Runway28 (ZRH)