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.