A helicopter collision at Phaplu Helipad in Solukhumbu on Monday morning resulted in the death of one foreign national and injuries to another. The incident occurred when two helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air collided during the landing process.

According to the District Police Office, Solukhumbu, Police Inspector Mausam Tamang confirmed that one foreign national died in the accident, while another foreign national sustained injuries. Both individuals were reportedly passengers aboard the helicopters.

The injured passenger was rescued and airlifted to Kathmandu for further medical treatment. Meanwhile, the pilots of both helicopters were reported to be safe following the collision.

Rotor Collision During Landing

Preliminary information indicates that the rotors of the two helicopters came into contact while they were landing at the helipad. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) also confirmed the collision.

CAAN Information Officer Gyanendra Bhul said that initial reports suggested the helicopter rotors struck each other during landing. Authorities are currently gathering further details about the incident.

Further information regarding the cause of the collision and the identities of those involved is awaited.