Air force spokesperson Eranda Geeganage said the helicopter was carrying 12 people from the army and air force to a military pass out event when it plunged into a reservoir in Maduru Oya, some 280 ...

The Bell 212 helicopter with 12 people – including the two pilots – on board plunged into Maduru Oya Reservoir, a 175 square mile stream of water north-east of Colombo.

Six dead after Sri Lankan military helicopter crashes during passing out ceremony - Local media reports suggest twelve people, including two pilots, were on board at the time of the crash.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A military helicopter plunged into a reservoir in Sri Lanka on Friday, killing five people. Air force spokesperson Eranda Geeganage said the helicopter was carrying 12 ...

Air force spokesperson Eranda Geeganage said the helicopter was carrying 12 people from the army and air force to a military pass out event when it plunged into a reservoir in Maduru Oya, some 280 ...

Military helicopter plunges into reservoir in Sri Lanka, killing 5 By The Associated Press Updated May 9, 2025, 2:23 a.m.