KATHMANDU: An Indian tourist was killed and three other people injured after two private helicopters collided near a helipad in Nepal’s Mount Everest region on Tuesday, November 3.
The accident occurred at the Pheriche helipad in Solukhumbu district as the aircraft were preparing to land, according to reports by Nepalese and international media.
The victim was identified as 47-year-old Indian national Vasanth Kumar Balaramaramadu.
Two Helicopters Collide in Nepal, Killing Indian Tourist
Two helicopters operated by tourism aviation companies collided mid-air and crashed in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district, near the Mount Everest region.
Police confirmed that an Indian tourist was killed and at least one Nepali national was injured in the incident.
The cause of the collision remains unclear. Meanwhile, people on the ground narrowly escaped what could have been an even greater tragedy as the helicopters came crashing down.
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Those injured included a New Zealand citizen of Indian origin and the two helicopter pilots. The injured New Zealander was rescued from the scene.
Two Airlines Involved
The helicopters were operated by two private companies, Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air.
According to company officials quoted by Channel News Asia, the Fishtail Air helicopter was carrying passengers who had been rescued from the Everest region, while the Dynasty Air aircraft was transporting cargo.
The collision took place during Nepal’s peak trekking season, when helicopter traffic in the Everest region increases as operators transport trekkers and climbers.
Nepal’s Civil Aviation Authority and local police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. The exact cause has not yet been established.
