One killed as two helicopters collide near Everest base camp
Two helicopters collided while trying to land at a helipad in Pheriche, in Nepal's Solukhumbu district near Mount Everest, on Tuesday morning. Authorities said a 47-year-old Indian tourist was killed and others were injured. An investigation is open.
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What happened
BBC, NBC News, New York Times and Fox News reported the midair collision on Nov. 3 as the aircraft approached the Pheriche helipad below Everest base camp. New York Post and Firstpost likewise covered the crash. Firstpost said the helicopters were operated by Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air while approaching the helipad. The Daily Wire and The Daily Beast also reported the fatal collision; Daily Beast noted video of the crash circulating online.
Casualties
Officials identified the person killed as a 47-year-old Indian national, BBC and Daily Express Us reported. Other passengers and pilots were injured; early outlet counts of the injured varied slightly. Prokerala reported the dead passenger was from Tamil Nadu. Authorities in Nepal opened an investigation.
Why this matters
Helicopter shuttles are a common link for trekkers and logistics in the Everest region. A fatal collision at a busy helipad raises immediate safety and tourism questions while investigators work.