Lightning Strikes SriLankan A330 Engine, Sparking Flames And Mid-Air Turnback

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A SriLankan Airlines Airbus A330-200 returning from Colombo to Sydney experienced a lightning strike on one engine shortly after departure. The crew safely returned to Colombo with no injuries reported.

๐ŸŒ Location: Colombo-Sydney — Sources: 1 — First seen: Last seen:
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