Los Angeles Clippers star Bones Hyland thought he was going to die after the team’s charter plane was struck by lightning in the air while on their way to Denver on February 25. Clippers players were initially shocked above the Pacific Ocean seconds into the air after departing Los Angeles International Airport.
The Clippers' plane began to shake and rattle and a loud bang followed shortly after. ESPN reports that some staff saw a flash on the right side of the aircraft as the engine went eerily silent for a moment before roaring back to life.
The plane dropped in altitude several times and shrieks could be heard from passengers, the report goes on to state, and some of those onboard have described it as one of the worst moments they've experienced on a flight.
