i thought we got hit by a missile. >> eyewitness news reporter n.j. burkett is at kennedy airport where the plane finally landed. >> 55 passengers, four crew members, all with the same reaction. omg. yes, their jet was on final approach to laguardia, when it was struck by lightning and forced to make an emergency landing here. >> i never had this kind of experience. it's the first time for me. >> reporter: passengers were still shaking long after flight 4233 was safely on the ground at jfk. with the storm clouds still menacing in the distance. >> pretty terrifying, not going to lie. >> reporter: the call sign brick-yard 3233 was in route taking them in to a storm.