Everest Helicopter Collision
Helicopters collide near Lukla in Everest region
What happened
Two helicopters collided near Lukla in Nepal’s Everest region, killing one passenger and injuring others, prompting fresh safety concerns.
Timeline
Fatality Confirmed
Nov 03, 09:05Authorities reported that one Indian national, Vasanth Kumar Balaramudu, was killed and three others were injured, including both pilots. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal said miscommunication between pilots was a likely factor.
Injured Evacuated
Nov 03, 04:54Two injured people from the collision were airlifted to Nepal Mediciti Hospital in Kathmandu for treatment. The helicopters involved were identified as belonging to Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air.
Helicopters Collide
Nov 03, 03:49Two helicopters collided in the Pherezi area above Lukla in Solukhumbu district. Initial reports said further details were still awaited.
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