BOEING 757
Shanghai — August 30, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 30, 2010 |
| Event Type | INC |
| NTSB Number | DCA10WA094 |
| Event ID | 20100908X71541 |
| Location | Shanghai |
| Country | CH |
| Airport | PuDong IAP |
| Highest Injury | — |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | 757 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On August 30, 2010, a Shanghai Airlines Boeing 757 experienced a lightning strike after takeoff from PuDong International Airport, Shanghai, China. The flight returned to PuDong International Airport and landed uneventfully. No passengers or crewmembers were injured, and the airplane sustained minor damage. Four small holes were found in the section 43 crown skin and one hole was found in a dorsal radio antenna. Burn evidence was also found on an air distribution duct and insulation blankets inside the airplane.
The investigation is being conducted by the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China. The NTSB designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13 as the state of manufacture of the airplane. All inquiries should be directed to:
General Administration of Civil Aviation of China
155 Dongsi Street West
Beijing 100710
China
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.