SriLankan Airlines flight UL606 from Colombo to Sydney gets struck by lightning on departure from Colombo, causing damage to its left engine.

SriLankan Airlines flight UL606 from Colombo to Sydney gets struck by lightning on departure from Colombo, causing damage to its left engine. The Airbus A330-243 returned to the departure airport following the incident. In a statement, the airline confirmed that the aircraft landed safely with 207 passengers and 16 crew members on board an hour later.Thought lightening strikes were safe for aircraft? But why were they taking off in a lightening storm in the first place?Follow us -> LiveLeak