Helicopter crashes into Maduru Oya Reservoir

Helicopter crashes into Maduru Oya Reservoir

May 9, 2025   09:03 am

A Bell 212 Helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir this morning (09), the SLAF confirmed.

The SLAF spokesperson stated that the accident occurred during a demonstration at a passing-out ceremony of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Meanwhile, it was reported that 12 individuals, including the two pilots, were onboard the helicopter at the time of the incident.

Both pilots have reportedly ejected safely and have been rescued while there is currently no further information regarding the other individuals who were onboard, he said.


UPDATE: All individuals who were onboard the Bell 212 helicopter which crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir have been rescued, the Sri Lanka Air Force confirmed.

 

 

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

'Must not let anyone initiate another war' – MP Dilith Jayaweera (English)

'Must not let anyone initiate another war' – MP Dilith Jayaweera (English)

Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa issues special statement to mark 16 years since war victory (English)

Sri Lanka expecting 200,000 monthly off-season tourist arrivals – Deputy Minister (English)

Commemoration ceremonies for war victims held in several areas across Sri Lanka (English)

LIVE🔴Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

CEB proposes 18.3% electricity tariff hike for June–Dec 2025 (English)

'Will exert maximum effort to establish power in LG councils' - Opposition Leader (English)