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Two Helicopters Collide Near Everest Base Camp Helipad, One Dead

On November 3, 2026, one person was killed and three others were injured after two commercial helicopters collided while attempting to land at the Pheriche helipad in Nepal's Solukhumbu district. Dramatic footage of the mid-air rotor strike went viral across social media platforms shortly after the crash.

Nilakshi Barman | | 2 min read

Two Helicopters Collide Near Everest Base Camp Helipad, One Dead
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  1. Two helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air collided near the high-altitude Pheriche helipad in the Everest region.
  2. An Indian tourist was killed, and three others sustained injuries in the impact.
  3. CCTV footage capturing the incident showed the main rotor blades of both approaching aircraft striking each other, causing both choppers to crash on the ground.
  4. The accident occurred in Solukhumbu district, located approximately 250 kilometers from Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.

Chilling Footage Captures Fatal Mid-Air Helicopter Collision at Nepal Helipad

A horrific aviation accident claimed the life of an Indian tourist and left three others injured on Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026, after two commercial helicopters smashed into each other while landing at a helipad in Nepal’s high-altitude Solukhumbu district.

The disaster unfolded at the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Pheriche helipad, a major transit hub for mountaineers and tourists located approximately 250 kilometers from the capital city of Kathmandu near the Mount Everest base camp route.

Rotor Blades Struck During Simultaneous Approach

According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and local law enforcement, the collision involved aircraft operated by Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air.

Security camera video of the incident, which spread rapidly across social media platforms, shows both choppers attempting to maneuver close to the landing zone simultaneously. As they came into close proximity, the spinning main rotor blades of the two aircraft collided, instantly destabilizing both choppers and sending them crashing down onto the terrain.

Emergency Response and Air Evacuations

Solukhumbu District Police confirmed that emergency rescue personnel immediately responded to the crash site. The deceased victim was identified as an Indian citizen, whose body was airlifted to Lukla. The three injured individuals were evacuated via separate emergency flights to Kathmandu for medical care.

Civil Aviation Authority officials have launched a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the airspace control and landing procedures at the high-altitude helipad. Small commercial helicopters are vital across Nepal for mountain transportation, cargo delivery, and emergency rescues, though unpredictable weather and extreme high-altitude terrain frequently pose operational hazards.


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