As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A SEVERE LIGHTNING STRIKE ON APPROACH TO EWR. *S/D* DUE TO LIGHTNING STRIKE, RUDDER AND IT' SUPPER HINGE WAS DAMAGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED DAMAGED RUDDER, UPPER HINGE, UPPER FITTING AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE. RIGGED RUDDER PER MAINTENANCE MANUAL, OPERATION CHECKS NORMAL.