When lightning strikes the plane does it do serious damage and are the people inside hurt?

Question: When lightning strikes the plane does it do serious damage and are the people inside hurt?
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Asked by strawberrygirl12 to rhysphillips on 22 Jun 2011.
- Rhys Phillips answered on 22 Jun 2011:
  
  Nope, for metal planes it causes no damage. For non-metal planes, we make sure we protect against damage. The people inside would hear a loud bang but wouldn’t be hurt at all.

Question: When lightning strikes the plane does it do serious damage and are the people inside hurt?