Thread: Are Planes taking off in Thunderstorms normal?
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Old May 5th 07, 10:16 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.travel.air
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Default Are Planes taking off in Thunderstorms normal?
On May 5, 5:10 pm, Mxsmanic wrote:
Aircraft normally wait for thunderstorms to pass before taking off. No
aircraft is safe in a thunderstorm.

So most likely the Kenya Airways flight didn't follow procedure or
receive clearance?