Ever been in an airplane hit by lightning?

Asked by everephebe (11611) January 20th, 2011 from iPhone

I’ve heard it’s a not big deal, that most planes get hit at least once a year, that the last lightning cause crash was in 1967 and that the lightning is conducted externally around the aircraft only.

I’m looking for any personal stories or any well gleaned scientific facts on the subject.

thanks

Also curious about: What makes a thing grounded on not? I know it might sound like a dumb question.