The aircraft crashed at an angle of 180 degrees less than two minutes after taking off from the airstrip yesterday (07). Wing Commander Tharindu Herath and Air Force Engineer Flying Officer Madusanke Warnakulasooriya who were on board died following the crash. Air Force Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa has appointed a special committee to inquire into the crash. The aircraft crashed at an angle of 180 degrees less than two minutes after taking off from the airstrip yesterday (07). Air Force Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa has appointed a special committee to inquire into the crash.

Source: Sunday Observer August 08, 2023 23:12 UTC