Death due to accident -AF Chief

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Air Force Commander Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrema yesterday said the death of Flight Lt. Monath Perera was due to the midair crash and that he was in good health.

“But according to the postmortem he had dies due to a heart attack. I am unable say anything about it,” he said.

“Flight Lt. Monath was young and in good health,” Air Marshall Abewickrama told the relatives of the late Monath Perera yesterday when he visited to pay his last respects at the residence of the pilot in Kithlampitiya, Galle.

“Pilots like Monath routinely undergo medical checks. He had under gone a medical test a month ago. Even blood pressure was tested before and after a sortie,’ he said..

The Air Force Commander explained that it was certain that the death was due the accident. He said that President Mahinda Rajapaksa had instructed the SLAF to meet the funeral expenses and provide all assistance.

(Sajeewa Wijeweera and Jayantha Umagiliya)

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Comments - 15

amedha Friday, 04 March 2011 03:19 AM

A very expensive accident!

Cynic Friday, 04 March 2011 03:28 AM

Truth does not count. Like elections, the outcome of the postmortem is decided by what the governments wants. This bunch will even discredit a respected young pilot to satisfy their agendas.

sltk2004 Friday, 04 March 2011 03:41 AM

Why are you being so sarcastic ? Do accidents always have to be cheap ? Even though you may not be aware, In aviation there have been far more 'expensive' accidents.

Jake Anthony Friday, 04 March 2011 03:49 AM

Expense is his life..! Life is worth more than the money value of the Kafir..

Mohamed Friday, 04 March 2011 04:03 AM

The Air Marshal himself has stated that Flight Lt. Monath Perera was in very good health. What had happened cannot be reverted

We all should show our utmost respect to this gentleman who is no more with us and appreciate the services rendered during the time. . .

KIRI PUTHA Friday, 04 March 2011 05:03 AM

U seem like a good gentlemen sir. not like others

kalum prasanna Friday, 04 March 2011 05:03 AM

Medical tests doesn't reveal everything ..

citizen1 Friday, 04 March 2011 05:18 AM

Well, well... atlast a declaration that makes sense.

Oyage sudu kella Friday, 04 March 2011 05:37 AM

A life is priceless, f.y.i.

pasha Friday, 04 March 2011 05:31 AM

why doesn't the escaped pilot talk to media about the accident he was the only witness in this case his silent is suspicious.

Dakshina Friday, 04 March 2011 05:41 AM

Everybody must learn to respect the war hero who met with an unfortunate accident, at least until the last journey is over.
Air Force must take steps to safeguard the privacy of all airmen in similar situations.

w.g.l Friday, 04 March 2011 08:25 AM

AIR force commandear thank you very much for the comment

Gon Haraka Friday, 04 March 2011 09:11 PM

True. But be careful not to earn the ire of the high-ups and Lokka. You might well get a Tokka from Gotta

KD Saturday, 05 March 2011 01:13 AM

Incase you didn't notice, He is an officer of SLAF and this not one of those superstar shows for him to comment.

Yehiya-Doha Saturday, 05 March 2011 01:23 AM

.All state media spokesman reports are clash with evidence

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