News Update : Watch: SriLankan Airlines flight with over 200 onboard hit by lightning; lands safely - TOI WORLD DESK

A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney was forced to return to Colombo on Friday after being struck by lightning. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing sparks from an engine. The crew managed the situation, and the aircraft landed safely back in Colombo due to minor engine damage. A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney was forced to return to Colombo on Friday after being struck by lightning. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing sparks from an engine. The crew managed the situation, and the aircraft landed safely back in Colombo due to minor engine damage. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/watch-srilankan-airlines-flight-with-over-200-onboard-hit-by-lightning-lands-back-safely-in-colombo/articleshow/131705966.cms Date: 2026-06-13T14:10:56.000Z