Dramatic footage captured the instant a British Airways aircraft was hit by lightning while parked at a gate in São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport, Brazil. The incident occurred on a rainy Friday, as passengers awaited boarding.
The video, shared on X by Bernhard Warr, shows the aircraft sitting on the tarmac when a lightning bolt suddenly connects with its tail. The footage seems to have been slowed down to highlight the dramatic strike, with a ground crew member seen calmly walking towards the plane's rear.
Warr's initial post expressed concern about the incident, questioning what kind of inspections the plane would undergo after such an event. He later updated his followers, confirming his safe arrival in London.
British Airways has not yet provided a statement regarding the lightning strike or any subsequent actions taken.
