Lightning Strikes LATAM Flight Before Safe Landing in Santiago, Chile
A LATAM Airlines flight from Antofagasta to Santiago, Chile, was struck by lightning minutes before landing at Arturo Merino Benítez Airport. Passengers recorded the bright flash and loud bang inside the cabin, causing alarm but no injuries. The plane landed safely amid heavy thunderstorms in the region. LATAM Airlines stated that aircraft are designed and certified to handle such weather events, ensuring passenger safety. The incident and video circulated widely on social media, with experts and users noting that lightning strikes on planes are common and typically pose no danger.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: news18, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 22 Oct, 07:55 am. Other outlets followed.