Maskeliya

Maskeliya

Maskeliya

Town in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Maskeliya is a town in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is the site of the 1974 crash of Martinair Flight 138, the worst air disaster in Sri Lanka.[1][2]

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It is known for its mountains, waterfalls, unique ethnic background and estates. The actual town is built on a combination of three estates. Despite the aircraft crash, Because of Adams peak, Maskeliya has been a popular destination in Sri Lanka.

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References

  1. [1]
    "ASN Aircraft accident Douglas DC-8-55F PH-MBH Maskeliya". Aviation-safety.net. 1974-12-04. Retrieved 2011-09-08.
  2. [2]
    "ASN list of aircraft accidents in Sri Lanka". Aviation-safety.net. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
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