"My plane was struck with lightning" - Lindsey Vonn faces another tough situation after her dog Leo is diagnosed with cancer

Retired American alpine skier Lindsey Vonn recently experienced another challenge when her flight was struck by lightning. The incident happened while she was traveling on a Delta Air Lines plane, one of the most popular airlines in the United States.

Although the situation was unsettling, there were no serious consequences thanks to the skillful handling of the situation by the flight captains and crew. It is worth noting that while aircraft can be struck by lightning, they are designed to withstand such incidents without sustaining physical damage. Many planes are constructed using conductive materials like aluminum, which helps to deflect lightning strikes.

The 39-year-old shared her experience via a post on her X (formerly Twitter) account, stating:

“Well… my plane was struck by lightning ⚡️ …and I’m still here! I know planes are made to take lightning strikes but still… very thankful nothing happened and am grateful for the captains and crew of my @Delta flight 🙏🏻”

Prior to sharing the news of her flight being struck by lightning, Lindsey Vonn had posted on Instagram about her pet dog, Leo. In the post, she revealed that Leo, who has been with her for 11 years, had been diagnosed with lymphoma cancer and had started chemotherapy treatments.

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Lindsey Vonn describes how private aviation helps her productivity

Vonn in the women's Super G event at the Alpine Ski World Cup. (Photo via Getty Images)

In a 2021 conversation with Ed Bolen, President and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), Vonn highlighted the significant role business aviation plays in boosting productivity. Here's what she said (18:45 onwards):

“Yes, it does. I mean, I've had so many times where I've had an evening event and had to fly directly after the event to make it in time to, West Coast to be able to speak in the morning at another event. The efficiency of my business is critical. I obviously make money, you know, being in places, so if I can't be at that place, I don't make money. So, it's pretty important."

She added:

“Also, side note, my dogs are very large, and so I usually fly private, not when I'm doing business, but just for my dogs, because, you know. They're important.”

Since retiring from alpine skiing in 2019 with three Olympic medals, Vonn has been giving back to society through the 'Lindsey Vonn Foundation,' which supports young girls in achieving their dreams.