Kfir jets grounded

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All Kfir fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force have been grounded until the investigation into the yesterday’s mid-air collision of two Kfir jets, is over, the Air Force said today.

“All the Kfir jets have to be grounded as investigations are initiated to evaluate the technical records of the jets”, a senior Air Force official said.

The jets which were supposed to participate in the fly past parade did not take part in the Air Force 60th Anniversary celebrations today.

A special investigation had been initiated by a five-member team led by Air Vice Marshal Kapila Jayampathi into yesterday’s crash.

The Air Force said that they still cannot provide a particular reason behind the death of the pilot although he had ejected himself from the aircraft during the time of the crash. (Supun Dias)

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aaa Wednesday, 02 March 2011 12:09 PM

"The jets which were supposed to participate in the fly past parade did not take part in the Air Force 60th Anniversary celebrations today" MAY BE TO AVOID REPETITION OF YESTERDAYS EVENT

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Karipora Wednesday, 02 March 2011 01:25 PM

No need to Ground the Jets. there is nothing wrong with the? it was blatant incompetence of the pilots.

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Rajitha Wednesday, 02 March 2011 03:02 PM

You seem to be an expert on air crashes. sir i am amazed by your ability to tell the reason for the crash even without looking at the wreckage. what a genius!

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mohammed Wednesday, 02 March 2011 03:50 PM

what so ever happened it was ok though pilot ejected himself from the fighter that syster did not work, it means it should be n no of technical failiour in these flights .

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Mr Retort Thursday, 03 March 2011 04:19 AM

Air Force Cannot find a reason but medical experts believe he is broken heart for things happening in the environment

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Lalindra Thursday, 03 March 2011 04:32 AM

Yesterday 02nd March at 4.30pm Kfir was in the air at Airforce air show

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