Lightning is a powerful force, one seemingly capable of great destruction in the right circumstances. It announces itself with a searing flash, followed by a deep rumble heard for miles around.

SEATTLE — Social media posts are circulating online, showing a lightning bolt zap an airplane Monday night as it flew over Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood. Delta Air Lines said it is aware of ...

Video shows what appeared to be two bolts of lightning hitting an Emirates plane on the tarmac in New Zealand Wednesday. Further examination showed it was a pair of near-misses. It happened Wednesday ...

Flying is usually not an enjoyable experience at the best of times, but it can be downright scary for some of us. Especially when worrying about potential hazards or spending too much time reading up ...