Fatal Helicopter Collision Near Everest Base Camp Claims One Life and Injures Several Others

11/03/2026

The two helicopters were ferrying trekkers who had been hiking up to Everest base camp during Nepal's popular trekking season.

11/03/2026

The collision occurred outside the coverage of Lukla Airport’s air traffic control tower At least one person was killed and three injured when two helicopters collided when attempting to land at...

11/03/2026

Two helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air collided while landing at Pheriche helipad in Nepal on Tuesday. Casualties remain unknown.

11/03/2026

There are no roads on Mount Everest, and helicopters are the only way to bring down trekkers and guides who become sick or exhausted in the cold and high altitude.

11/03/2026

An Indian national was killed and another person injured after two helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air collided while approaching the Pheriche helipad in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district

11/03/2026

The crash, in a popular tourist area during the autumn climbing season, highlighted the safety challenges posed by growing numbers of aircraft in the Himalayas.