It is estimated that airliners are struck by lightning twice per year on average. While the flash and bang may be startling to the crew and passengers, the aircraft are designed to withstand lightning strikes.
The attached video shows a passing airliner being struck by two bolts of lightning in rapid sequence.
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/video/odd-22186925/lightning-bolt-strikes-plane-25724459.html
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