A 47-year-old Indian national was killed after two helicopters collided while preparing to land at a helipad in Nepal’s Solukhumbu region on Tuesday morning. The accident also left a pilot and another passenger injured, police said.
The incident took place at the Ferry Helipad. According to initial reports, the rotor blades of the two helicopters collided moments before landing, triggering panic among people near the helipad. Several people were seen running for safety as the helicopters came dangerously close to them. Videos of the incident have since circulated on social media.
Indian Passenger Dies, Two Others Injured
The deceased has been identified as Vasant Kumar Balarama Ramadu, aged 47. He was travelling in a helicopter operated by Fishtail Air. His home state in India is yet to be confirmed.
Another passenger, 49-year-old Shailesh Krishna Patel, an Indian-origin New Zealand national, sustained injuries in the incident. He was reportedly being airlifted to Kathmandu for further treatment.
The pilot of the Air Dynasty helicopter was also injured. Authorities are yet to release further details about the injured pilot’s condition.
Helicopter Operations in Nepal’s Mountainous Region
Helicopters play an important role in Nepal, particularly in transporting tourists, mountaineers and cargo, as well as carrying out emergency evacuations.
However, the country’s challenging mountainous terrain and rapidly changing weather conditions make aviation operations difficult and increase the risks involved in helicopter travel.
The latest accident has once again drawn attention to aviation safety in the Himalayan region.
Recent Helicopter Accident in Uttarakhand
In a separate incident, a helicopter crashed near Chamoli in Uttarakhand while reportedly travelling from Badrinath to Dehradun. Six people, including the pilot, were killed.
The incident highlights the challenges of helicopter operations in mountainous regions, where difficult terrain and unpredictable weather can pose serious risks.
TWO HELICOPTERS COLLIDE NEAR EVEREST BASE CAMP; ONE FOREIGNER KILLED
Scary footage this morning.
Two helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty collided while attempting to land at Pheriche in Nepal’s Everest region
One foreign passenger was killed and another person injured. The crash occurred around 8:15 AM (local time)
The cause is under investigation.
— Subodh Kumar (@kumarsubodh_) November 3, 2026
