As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
CLE - FLT 3246 - THE CREW REPORTED A LIGHTNING STRIKE ON THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED A LIGHTNING STRIKE INSPECTION AND REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT HAND ELEVATOR IAW B1900D MM 27-30-02, ALL OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE GOOD. AIRCRAFT RELEASED FOR SERVICE. (M)