Tourist killed as helicopters collide near Mount Everest
Two helicopters collided at the Pheriche helipad in Nepal's Mount Everest region on Tuesday. A 47-year-old Indian tourist died in the crash.
Two helicopters collided at a helipad near Mount Everest in Nepal. One tourist died and two others were injured.
A 47-year-old Indian tourist on a Fishtail Air helicopter died at the scene. A New Zealand tourist was flown to Kathmandu for treatment.
A Nepali pilot suffered minor injuries. The collision happened at the Pheriche helipad in Solukhumbu district about 8am on Tuesday.
The helicopters were carrying trekkers hiking to Everest Base Camp during Nepal's busy autumn trekking season. An investigation is underway.
Nepal has had dozens of aviation accidents in recent years. Most happen because of its difficult terrain and weak safety rules.
- 47-year-old Indian tourist
- Victim age and nationality
- Pheriche helipad, Solukhumbu district
- Collision location
- About 8am on Tuesday
- Time of collision
Why it mattersA deadly accident during peak trekking season raises safety worries. Thousands of tourists climb Everest and trek in the region each year.
AustraliaNo direct effect, though Australian and New Zealand tourists regularly trek to Everest Base Camp and may use the same helicopter services.
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