The chances that the jet was brought down by lightning is slim. [SIZE=-1]
The outer skin of most airplanes is primarily aluminum, which is a very good conductor of electricity.The lightning energy flow through the skin from the point of impact to some other point without interruption to the interior of the aircraft. In some cases, the energy caused damages to the electronic equipments and most cases, burnt marks on the exterior.
Condolence to the families of the victims.
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