May 09, 2025
Six Military Personnel Killed in Sri Lanka Helicopter Crash
On May 9, 2025, a Sri Lankan Air Force Bell 212 helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir during a demonstration flight, resulting in six fatalities
On May 9, 2025, a Sri Lankan Air Force Bell 212 helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir during a demonstration flight, resulting in six fatalities
The helicopter was conducting a rope jump exercise as part of a military demonstration when it plunged into the lake
The helicopter was conducting a rope jump exercise as part of a military demonstration when it plunged into the lake
The crash claimed the lives of four commandos and two air force gunners, as confirmed by military officials
The crash claimed the lives of four commandos and two air force gunners, as confirmed by military officials
All 12 personnel on board were initially rescued alive; however, six succumbed to their injuries later in the hospital
All 12 personnel on board were initially rescued alive; however, six succumbed to their injuries later in the hospital
The incident occurred in Maduru Oya, approximately 280 kilometers northeast of Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital
The incident occurred in Maduru Oya, approximately 280 kilometers northeast of Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital
The Bell 212 helicopter involved in the crash was part of the Sri Lanka Air Force's No. 7 Squadron, based at SLAF Hingurakgoda
The Bell 212 helicopter involved in the crash was part of the Sri Lanka Air Force's No. 7 Squadron, based at SLAF Hingurakgoda
The helicopter was en route to a military pass-out event, intended to showcase a rope jump demonstration
The helicopter was en route to a military pass-out event, intended to showcase a rope jump demonstration
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