SriLankan Airlines Flight UL606 is reported to have been struck by lightning shortly after departing Colombo Airport. Multiple accounts say the aircraft was on its way to Sydney when the lightning damaged one of its engines, including damage described as tearing off a part of the engine. The incident leads to the flight turning back rather than continuing on to its destination. The reports state that more than 200 passengers were aboard at the time and that they were alarmed by the engine damage and the change in the flight plan.
The available reports focus on the aircraft’s departure from Colombo, the lightning strike’s impact on an engine, and the decision to return. They do not provide further details on injuries, the extent of damage beyond the engine, or the ultimate landing outcome. Further investigation and official statements would typically determine the full circumstances and any maintenance or safety actions taken afterward.
