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Penticton 7:00pm - 641 views
Photo: WestJet
Bombardier Q400
A WestJet flight from Calgary was struck by lightning as it descended into Penticton Friday afternoon.
The 78-seater Bombardier Q400 landed safely at the Penticton airport just before 2:30 p.m., but the lightning strike caused damage.
After the undisclosed damage was discovered on the ground, the plane was unable to make its flight back to Calgary, causing a “significant delay” for those heading east, according to WestJet's Lauren Stewart.
The plane has now been repaired, and is back in use by WestJet.
Environment Canada had issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the South Okanagan Friday.
