Training Video 1 Lightning

This video shows what happens when lightning strikes an aircraft on the ground. This event happened on May 12th, 2011 in South America. Rules state that when lightning is within 3 miles of an airport, all work stops around an aircraft. As you can see the lightning hitting the tail, then coming out the nose of the aircraft and hitting a manhole cover and launching it like a tiddlywink. It is a good example of the FAA's Dirty Dozen. It exemplifies:
3) Lack of Knowledge
7) Lack of Resources
11) Lack of Awareness
I always believe in learning from other's mistakes. These videos are meant in that vein. Learn from them and try not to repeat them yourself.