PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A Spirit Airlines flight was struck by lightning Friday morning.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says the flight – number 2214 – was heading to Cancun but had to make an emergency landing at the Philadelphia International Airport around 11 a.m. after the aircrew reported the plane was struck twice by lightning.
A Spirit spokesman said the passengers exited the plane safely and the airline is working on other travel options for them.
As of now, no injuries have been reported and the FAA is investigating the incident.