A note from our ASHSC Chair, Ruth Ann Bledsoe
From the F/A’s Perspective:
- loud booming noise
- bright flash of light
- the aircraft may jerk or momentarily shake
In extremely rare occasions one might see St Elmo’s fire which is a large glowing ball of plasma energy float down the aisle. Lightning strikes typically hit forward of the wings 90% of the time, and 96% of strikes happen in clouds.
From the Pilot’s Perspective:
From the Maintenance Perspective:
From the Weather Perspective:
Ruth Ann Bledsoe
Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairperson
Alaska Airlines Council 30, Anchorage
(907) 854-3393
ruthann.bledsoe@afaalaska.org