The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) training aircraft crash that took place in the Minuwangate location of Wariyapola, was caused by a mistake made during pilot training, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Bimal Ratnayake said, mentioning the SLAF examination report.Speaking during an examination tour of the central expressway on Sunday (23 ), the Minister dismissed issues over mechanical failure, emphasizing that the aircraft included remained in good condition.There was no problem with the engine or the condition of the aircraft.
It is not an old aircraft.
The individuals who were training made a mistake.
An L board in not shown on the planes, they were in a training.
Thats what occurred.
Nothing else, he stated.Minister Ratnayake made these remarks while inspecting the building and construction activities of the third stage of the Central Expressway, which stretches from Pothuhera to Rambukkana.