Lightning strike caused Turkish Airlines A321 engine fire

A Turkish Airlines spokesperson confirmed to ATW that a lightning strike caused an Airbus A321 engine fire on descent to Izmir Airport Jan. 24. According to the spokesperson, Turkish Airlines flight TK2348 from Istanbul Ataturk to Izmir Airport was struck by lightning during descent at 8,000 ft. The...

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