Most passengers are unaware of lightning strikes.

AA B787 suffers lightning strike causing damage to plane’s fuselage

The Editors, 28.02.2023

Aircraft was believed to be on a flight from Tokyo to Dallas when it was hit.

When it comes to protection from lightning strikes, aircraft have most bases covered with wire bundle shields, aluminium flame spray coating, embedded metallic wire, and diverter strips among the many measures incorporated into the plane’s fuselage and wings.