Incident Description
A commuter airline turbojet was in the climb phase to its assigned altitude when the captain initiated a turn to avoid a thunderstorm. During this maneuver, the aircraft was struck by lightning several times. As a result of the lightning strikes, the right engine ceased operation. The aircraft subsequently began to descend, and the engine was successfully restarted as the airplane passed through 15,000 feet. After the engine was restarted, the aircraft continued to its intended destination without further incident.
Investigation Findings
An on-scene investigation of the aircraft revealed multiple burn spots on various components. Specifically, burn marks were found on the fuselage, wing, right engine, and elevator. The investigation did not indicate any other damage to the aircraft. The aircraft was able to proceed to its destination after the engine restart.
Additional Context
No other details regarding the flight, including the operator, registration, or date of the incident, were provided in the source material. The report focuses solely on the sequence of events and the physical evidence discovered during the investigation.