Investigators appointed to probe SLAF helicopter crash in Central Africa

January 12, 2024 at 5:19 PM

A panel of investigators has been appointed to look into the incident of an MI-17 helicopter of the Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) crash-landing in the Central African Republic.

According to the SLAF, the helicopter had crash-landed due to bad weather during a United Nations (UN) mission in the Central African Republic.

The SLAF further said there were no reports of casualty and the crew are reported to be safe. 

An investigation panel has been appointed to look into the incident on the directives of the SLAF Commander. (NewsWire)