Damages to Lights of Sri Lankan Airlines

 SriLankan Airlines said that UL flight 167 en route from Colombo to Cochin landed during an intense rain shower caused by the onset of the Monsoon at Cochin International Airport at 3:30 p.m. today (27), statement said.

“Due to the ambient conditions, strong winds and heavy rain, the aircraft veered toward the runway edge and caused damage to some ground lights.”

“The flight landed safely with no injuries to passengers or crew,” the statement added.

SriLankan Airlines said the aircraft was given a thorough inspection and certified as undamaged by SriLankan Airlines engineering staff.

There was minor damage to two lights on the runway. The flight was carrying a total 228 passengers and 12 crew members.