Qantas flight diverted after reportedly being struck by lightning over WA
A Qantas flight travelling from from Perth to Port Hedland had to be diverted amid reports of a lightning strike earlier today.
A Qantas spokesperson confirmed plane QF1206 is undergoing engineering checks at Karratha Airport in the state's Pilbara region.
It landed 9:16am AWST, about an hour-and-a-half after departing Perth.
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The Qantas flight was diverted to Karratha Airport in the in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Flightaware
"It was reportedly struck by lightning," a spokesperson told 9news.com.au.
"It had to be diverted for an engineering check. Passengers have since been diverted onto another flight.
"Aircraft are designed to withstand and fly safely when struck by lightning but it is policy that they get inspected at their arrival port after a strike. At no point was the safety of the flight compromised."
FILE IMAGE: Qantas flight QF1206 landed at Karratha Airport about an hour and half after departing Perth. 9News
A cold front is blowing through the state, bringing rain, isolated thunderstorms, strong winds and colder temperatures.
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