A Sri Lankan Air force flight crashed in the central part of the country on Friday, officials said. The aircraft, a Chinese built Y-12, crashed in the Haputale district, some 200 kilometres east of the capital Colombo, said air force spokesman Capt. Two pilots and two other crew members were on the Chinese-built Y-12 aircraft, which was on an observation mission, Seneviratne said. READ ALSO: Ghana FA sacks all national teams coaches after corruption documentaryThe Derana television channel reported that a woman at the scene where the aircraft crashed sustained injuries and was receiving treatment at a hospital. Investigations are underway into the cause of the crash, but initial reports said that adverse weather with misty conditions in the mountains area may have contributed.

Source: Punch January 03, 2020 07:41 UTC