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.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...