2. Lightning strikes on planes and helicopters
2.1 Consequences of lightning strikes
2.1.1 Lightning and air safety
For aviation, thunderstorms are a dangerous environment in which aircraft are subjected to a variety of mechanical stresses, such as severe turbulence liable to damage structures and cause personal injury to crews and passengers, or hail liable to cause major damage to structures and engines. Flight crews and air traffic controllers must also avoid approaching storm clouds. As for lightning strikes on airliners, they remain a relatively frequent...
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