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August 30, 2010 · Boeing 757
Shanghai, CN
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
August 30, 2010
Location
Shanghai, CN
Aircraft
Boeing 757
Operator
Shanghai Airlines
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DCA10WA094
On August 30, 2010, a Shanghai Airlines Boeing 757 experienced a lightning strike after takeoff from PuDong International Airport, Shanghai, China. The flight returned to PuDong International Airport and landed uneventfully. No passengers or crewmembers were injured, and the airplane sustained minor damage. Four small holes were found in the section 43 crown skin and one hole was found in a dorsal radio antenna. Burn evidence was also found on an air distribution duct and insulation blankets inside the airplane. The investigation is being conducted by the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China. The NTSB designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13 as the state of manufacture of the airplane. All inquiries should be directed to: General Administration of Civil Aviation of China 155 Dongsi Street West Beijing 100710 China
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On August 30, 2010, a Shanghai Airlines Boeing 757 experienced a lightning strike after takeoff from PuDong International Airport, Shanghai, China. The flight returned to PuDong International Airport and landed uneventfully. No passengers or crewmembers were injured, and the airplane sustained minor damage. Four small holes were found in the section 43 crown skin and one hole was found in a dorsal radio antenna. Burn evidence was also found on an air distribution duct and insulation blankets inside the airplane. The investigation is being conducted by the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China. The NTSB designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13 as the state of manufacture of the airplane. All inquiries should be directed to: General Administration of Civil Aviation of China 155 Dongsi Street West Beijing 100710 China
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Nearest AirportPudong Iap (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 757
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorShanghai Airlines
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0