An Altitude Air helicopter met with an accident in Lobuche, Solukhumbu, on Wednesday morning. According to tourism entrepreneur Kaji Bista, the heli, which was being piloted by Captain Bivek Khadka, encountered an issue while landing at the Lobuche helipad and subsequently crashed.
Pilot Reported Safe
Fortunately, Captain Khadka escaped unharmed, though the helicopter sustained significant damage in the incident. Rescue and technical teams are reported to be assessing the site and investigating the cause of the crash.
Flight Details
According to Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) spokesperson Gyanendra Bhul, the Altitude Air helicopter (call sign 9N-AMS) had taken off from Lukla at 7:45 AM. It was scheduled for a routine flight to Lobuche when the accident occurred during the landing phase.
Further Investigation Underway
Authorities have confirmed that an official investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the crash. Additional details are expected to be made public once the assessment and safety evaluations are completed.
