AirlinesTravel What Happens If a Plane Is Struck By Lightning While In Flight? by SharonKurheg September 3, 2019 by SharonKurheg September 3, 2019 According to the National Weather Service, lightning strikes about 25 million times a year and kills an average of 49 people. But how often does it strike planes? Believe it … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail