Sri Lanka, July 11 -- An A330 passenger aircraft that departed this morning from the Katunayake International Airport for Istanbul, and was later struck by a bird, has now safely returned to Katunayake.

The aircraft was seen flying at a very low altitude in the skies of Chilaw to burn fuel after being struck by a bird.

Our correspondent mentioned that the aircraft is currently at the Katunayake International Airport.

The aircraft carried 253 passengers and 10 crew members.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....