MIG 27 fighter Jet belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force No. 12 Jet Squadron at Katunayake crashed today in Dummalasooriya, 17 nautical miles away from Katunayake while on a routine training mission. Pilot (Flight Lieutenant Tharidu Herath) executed   a controlled ejection and is safe .No damage to life or properties have been reported on ground.

Further investigations into the incident is being conducted by a  following board appointed the Commander of the Air Force.






Air Commodore DLS Dias (General Duties Pilot )
Wg Cdr NDB  Abeysekara (Medical)
Wg Cdr STR Dewasiri ( Technical  Engineering )
Wg Cdr MPA Mahawathage ( Technical Engineering)
Wg Cdr PKDN Pitigala  (Administrative)

Commander of the Air Force also appointed Sqn Ldr D Jayaweera (General Duties Pilot) for the member of the board.