Two helicopters collided while landing at Phakding Helipad in Solukhumbu district on Monday morning, leaving one foreign national dead and another injured.
The helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air collided during the landing process, according to the Nepal Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN) and the District Police Office, Solukhumbu.
One Foreign National Killed, Another Injured
Police Inspector Mausam Tamang of the District Police Office, Solukhumbu, confirmed that one foreign national died in the accident while another foreign national sustained injuries.
The injured person was rescued and airlifted to Kathmandu for further treatment. The identity of the deceased and injured individual has not yet been disclosed.
Helicopter Blades Collide During Landing
According to CAAN Information Officer Gyanendra Bhul, the two helicopters collided while attempting to land at the helipad. The blades of the helicopters reportedly struck each other during the landing maneuver.
Both helicopter pilots were reported to be safe following the incident.
Authorities are currently gathering further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the collision and the extent of the damage to the heli. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
