An Aurigny plane has been struck by lightning during a flight from Jersey.
The plane which left Jersey at 1350 BST on Monday was en route to Stansted when it was hit. No one was hurt.
As a safety precaution the aircraft is being checked by airport technicians in the UK. A replacement plane has been put on the route.
A spokesman for Aurigny says the pilot carried out standard operational procedure, and passengers were unaware of the lightning strike.
Aurigny Marketing Manager Ian Le Moigne says the pilot carried out a visual inspection and an engineer has been sent to Stansted to carry out the necessary repairs.
Mr Le Moigne said: "No one was hurt and although I wouldn't say it was routine, this sort of incident is not unheard of."
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