Two Helicopters Collide in Nepal, Foreign National Killed
A foreign national died and another was injured in a helicopter collision in Solukhumbu, Nepal, during landing attempts.
Solukhumbu, November 3 (Daily Kiran) : In a tragic incident on Tuesday morning, two helicopters collided while attempting to land in the Solukhumbu district of eastern Nepal. The accident resulted in the death of a foreign national and left another person injured.
According to Suraj Pandey, a senior officer with the Armed Police Force and the Deputy Superintendent of Police in Solukhumbu, the helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air were trying to land at the Feriche helipad in Ward No. 4 of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality around 8:15 AM when their rotor blades struck each other.
Initial reports confirmed the fatality of one foreign national, while the identity of the injured individual has yet to be determined. Local media, citing police sources, stated that the injured person was transported to Lukla for emergency treatment via a Prabhu Air helicopter.
Pandey mentioned that authorities are still gathering information regarding the number of passengers aboard both helicopters. He also clarified that no fire broke out at the scene following the collision.
The Nepal Police reported, “In the collision of two helicopters at the Feriche helipad in Solukhumbu, one person has died and another is injured.” Gyanendra Bhul, an information officer from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, told local media outlet Onlinekhabar that the rotor blades of both helicopters collided during their descent. Efforts are underway to collect detailed information about the incident.
The cause of the accident remains unclear, and an investigation is ongoing to uncover additional facts related to the collision. The Everest region in Solukhumbu is a major international tourist destination due to the presence of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. Helicopters are routinely used in this remote mountainous area for transporting travelers and conducting emergency rescue operations.
