Eurowings Airbus A320 struck by lightning, returns to Stuttgart with 106 passengers

An Eurowings Airbus A320 operating a flight from Stuttgart to Vienna was hit by lightning shortly after take‑off. The aircraft, carrying 106 passengers, was safely returned to Stuttgart Airport as a precaution. Pilots landed the plane without injury, and the airline confirmed that flight safety was never compromised.

After landing, the aircraft was handed over to technical crews for a thorough inspection. All passengers were quickly re‑booked onto alternative flights to Vienna.

The incident highlights standard safety procedures for handling lightning strikes on commercial aircraft.