Lightning strikes British Airways plane during storm in São Paulo, Brazil

On January 25, 2025, in São Paulo, Brazil, @bernaldinho79 captured a dramatic moment when a British Airways plane was struck by lightning while parked at the airport during a severe storm. The author, whose flight was also delayed due to the storm, had just arrived at the airport. Watching through the window, they noticed lightning striking near the airfield and decided to record the storm, aiming to include their aircraft in the shot. Unexpectedly, a lightning strike hit the British Airways plane. The strike caused flight delays, with the plane requiring safety checks before takeoff.