Nirmal Siyambalapitiya
Nirmal Siyambalapitiya was a prominent Sri Lankan Air Force pilot who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash while on a humanitarian mission to deliver aid to those affected by a disaster. He was serving as the chief pilot of a Bell 212 helicopter during the incident, which occurred when the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure and crashed near the Gin Oya area. Despite efforts to escape the wreckage, he succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the Marawila Base Hospital.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Sri Lanka | 3 | 4.00 | 0.60% | +10% | 21,413,249 | 140,206 | $84,000 | 550$ |
| Totals | 3 | 21,413,249 | 140,206 | $84,000 | 550$ |
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Captain Nirmal Siyambalapitiya died in a helicopter accident while on a mission to provide relief to disaster victims.
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Sri Lanka:
Captain Nirmal Siyambalapitiya died in a helicopter accident while on a mission to provide relief to disaster victims.
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Sri Lanka:
Nirmal Siyambalapitiya was the chief pilot who tragically lost his life in the helicopter accident.
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