<h1>Lightning strike disables airport DVOR, forces diversion of five carrier flights; safety duties, notifications, liability and passenger claims arise</h1> A lightning strike disabled the DVOR (Doppler VHF Omnidirectional Range) navigation system at a regional airport, forcing suspension of landings and diversion of five carrier flights to nearby airports; repair work is reported underway and operations are expected to resume the following day. Legally, the incident raises operational and regulatory issues including immediate safety obligations of the airport operator and carriers, mandatory notification to aviation authorities, investigation and reporting requirements, potential liability for diversion-related costs and passenger claims under air passenger rights rules, and the need to document maintenance and resilience measures to mitigate future outages.