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Southwest Flight Struck by Lightning Lands Safely in Denver

5/27/2025

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A Southwest flight from Tampa to Denver may have been struck by lightning during its descent on Sunday. Fortunately, the aircraft landed safely at Denver International Airport, with no injuries reported. Emergency crews quickly responded, grounding the plane for inspection as severe weather disrupted travel across the southern and central U.S. during the busy Memorial Day weekend.

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A Southwest flight from Tampa to Denver may have been struck by lightning during its descent on Sunday. Fortunately, the aircraft landed safely at Denver International Airport, with no injuries reported. Emergency crews quickly responded, grounding the plane for inspection as severe weather disrupted travel across the southern and central U.S. during the busy Memorial Day weekend.