Bell 212 incident: Co-pilot says technical defect detected before crash - DailyNews
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Source: Daily News
Published: 2025-12-10 16:45 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Law & Courts, Sri Lanka
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Snippet:
Flight Lieutenant Eranga Chamara Ekanayake, the co-pilot of the Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter that crashed into the Gin Oya in Lunuwila, Wennappuwa on November 30, told the Marawila Magistrate’s Court yesterday (09) that both he and the main pilot detected a technical fault in the aircraft before the crash.
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