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Maduru Oya Helicopter Crash: Pilot claims he lost control of helicopter within 30 seconds of taking off - LankaXpress

Summary by Lankaxpress
The Bell 212 helicopter, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Paulen Jayawardena, lost control and crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir within 30 seconds of taking off from the Maduru Oya Army Special Forces Camp during a demonstration flight, the pilot testified before the Dehiattakandiya Magistrate’s Court. Flight Lieutenant Jayawardena made this statement while giving evidence at the inquiry into the crash, which claimed the lives of six military pe…
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Lankaxpress broke the news in on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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