SLAF training helicopter makes hard landing in Hingurakkgoda
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SLAF training helicopter makes hard landing in Hingurakkgoda

May 25, 2016   11:41 am

A Bell 206 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force made a hard landing at the Hingurakkgoda air base, the SLAF Spokesman said.


The incident occurred a short while ago on Wednesday (25) morning.


The pilot is safe, and there were no visible injuries, Group Captain Chandima Alwis added. The estimated damage to the helicopter has not yet been calculated.

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