Video: Lightning Strikes Aircraft with 550 Passengers in Canada

A video has been released showing how an aircraft was struck by lightning immediately after takeoff from Vancouver International Airport. The video's creator reported that the incident was filmed on Sunday, March 3, at 7:30 PM local time.

According to the report, there were 550 passengers on board the Boeing 777-300 at the time of the incident. The pilot stated that a special system designed to suppress lightning strikes on the aircraft helped prevent a tragedy.