Delta flight inbound Atlanta declared emergency following lightning strike.
The flight #DL1192 from New York LGA departed at 07:00 EDT to Atlanta.
The Airbus A321-200 (registration N394DX) was operating the flight.
While starting the descent from the cruise altitude of 34,000 ft, the aircraft suffered a lightning strike.
The crew declared an emergency (squawk 7700). Priority landing was given on runway 8L at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
The aircraft landed at 09:26 EDT and was met by emergency services. It finally taxied to the gate after inspection.
