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One dead after two helicopters collide in Nepal’s Everest region

World · First reported 3 Nov, 04:15 · Updated 04:25

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Two helicopters operated by Air Dynasty and Fishtail Air collided while landing in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district on Tuesday morning. Reports agree one foreign passenger died, but differ on how many people were injured; the cause remains unclear.

  • The helicopters collided while attempting to land in the Pheriche area of Solukhumbu district on Tuesday morning.
  • One foreign passenger died; the reports differ on the number of injured people, and the deceased passenger’s identity had not been disclosed.
  • The cause was not established in either report; authorities were investigating, and the injured were taken or flown to Lukla for treatment.
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Location
Pheriche/Feriche, Solukhumbu district, Nepal
Aircraft operators
Air Dynasty and Fishtail Air
Deaths
One foreign passenger killed; identity not disclosed
Injuries
Hindustan Times reports one injured; The Times of India reports two
Cause
Not established; The Times of India reports snow-covered helipads as a possible factor

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