A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Bell 212 helicopter crashed in the Maduru Oya area today during a routine training flight.
The aircraft had departed from the Hingurakgoda Air Force Base before it encountered difficulties and went down. SLAF Spokesperson confirmed that all 12 persons onboard the aircraft, including the two pilots are safe.
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash. (Newswire)