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Occasionally, there might be damage, typically to the plane's electrical systems. A notable incident in 1963 involved a Pan Am 707 where lightning led to a wing explosion.
Occasionally, there might be damage, typically to the plane's electrical systems. A notable incident in 1963 involved a Pan Am 707 where lightning led to a wing explosion.
A lightning-induced wing explosion on a Pan Am 707 in 1963 led to the FAA mandating several protective measures, including fuel tank modifications and the installation of discharge wicks.
Occasionally, there might be damage, typically to the plane's electrical systems. A notable incident in 1963 involved a Pan Am 707 where lightning led to a wing explosion.