After taking off from Colombo bound for Sydney, the aircraft suffered an engine fire and a lightning strike. The plane returned to Colombo as an emergency. All 207 passengers and 16 crew members were safe, with only minor damage to the engine.

After taking off from Colombo bound for Sydney, the aircraft suffered an engine fire and a lightning strike. The plane returned to Colombo as an emergency. All 207 passengers and 16 crew members were safe, with only minor damage to the engine.