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Swiss A330 Declares PAN-PAN After Lightning Strike | Captain Steeeve Explains
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A Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A330 operating as flight SWR18P declared a PAN-PAN emergency after being struck by lightning while descending toward Newark.
In this video, Captain Steeeve breaks down what happened, what a PAN-PAN declaration actually means, why the crew reported an electrical smell in the cockpit and cabin, and how air traffic control responded to give the aircraft priority handling.
We’ll also explain how modern airliners are designed to withstand lightning strikes, why crews still take a conservative approach when anything unusual is detected, and what inspections are required before the aircraft can return to service.
✈️ No injuries. No damage reported to passengers. But a great real-world example of professional crew decision-making and layered aviation safety at work.
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