An Indian national has been killed after two helicopters collided while landing in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district, with India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) saying efforts are underway to bring the deceased’s mortal remains back to India.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India had seen reports and images of the incident and confirmed that an Indian national had died.“Our Embassy has confirmed this and has expressed its condolences. We will make efforts to bring the mortal remains back as soon as possible,” Jaiswal said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/block-segregate-mail-in-ballots-trump-admin-takes-california-ballot-fight-to-supreme-court-1793642385599">‘Block, segregate mail-in ballots’: Trump admin takes California ballot fight to Supreme Court</a>&nbsp;The deceased was identified as 47-year-old Vasanth Kumar Balaramudu who was travelling aboard a Fishtail Air helicopter, according to Nepal Police.His body has been brought to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu for a postmortem examination.&nbsp;Another passenger, a 49-year-old Indian-origin resident of New Zealand was injured in the collision. Both Patel and the helicopter captain are receiving treatment at Mediciti Hospital and are out of danger, Fishtail Air said in a statement.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterms-2026-abdul-el-sayed-comes-under-fire-for-saying-males-in-girls-sports-is-manufactured-issue-1793633930588">US midterms 2026: Abdul El-Sayed comes under fire for saying males in girls’ sports is ‘manufactured’ issue</a>&nbsp;The two helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty collided at around 8:11 am local time while landing at Pheriche in Ward 4 of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality in Solukhumbu district, according to the District Police Office.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Nepal’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN) has launched an investigation into the accident.In a statement, it said necessary action and corrective measures would be taken in accordance with the law based on the investigation’s findings and conclusions.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-pitches-for-a-broad-national-government-but-under-his-leadership-1793651415208">Netanyahu pitches for a ‘broad national government’, but under his leadership</a>&nbsp;Indian authorities are also coordinating with Nepali officials for the early repatriation of the deceased’s mortal remains, the Indian Embassy in Nepal said.

The deceased, identified as Vasanth Kumar Balaramudu, 47, was travelling aboard a Fishtail Air helicopter. His body has been brought to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu for autopsy. A 49-year-old Indian-origin resident of New Zealand was also injured in the collision.

An Indian national has been killed after two helicopters collided while landing in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district, with India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) saying efforts are underway to bring the deceased’s mortal remains back to India. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India had seen reports and images of the incident and confirmed that an Indian national had died. “Our Embassy has confirmed this and has expressed its condolences. We will make efforts to bring the mortal remains back as soon as possible,” Jaiswal said. Also Read: ‘Block, segregate mail-in ballots’: Trump admin takes California ballot fight to Supreme Court The deceased was identified as 47-year-old Vasanth Kumar Balaramudu who was travelling aboard a Fishtail Air helicopter, according to Nepal Police. His body has been brought to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu for a postmortem examination. Another passenger, a 49-year-old Indian-origin resident of New Zealand was injured in the collision. Both Patel and the helicopter captain are receiving treatment at Mediciti Hospital and are out of danger, Fishtail Air said in a statement. Also Read: US midterms 2026: Abdul El-Sayed comes under fire for saying males in girls’ sports is ‘manufactured’ issue The two helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty collided at around 8:11 am local time while landing at Pheriche in Ward 4 of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality in Solukhumbu district, according to the District Police Office. Meanwhile, Nepal’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN) has launched an investigation into the accident. In a statement, it said necessary action and corrective measures would be taken in accordance with the law based on the investigation’s findings and conclusions. Also Read: Netanyahu pitches for a ‘broad national government’, but under his leadership Indian authorities are also coordinating with Nepali officials for the early repatriation of the deceased’s mortal remains, the Indian Embassy in Nepal said.

The deceased, identified as Vasanth Kumar Balaramudu, 47, was travelling aboard a Fishtail Air helicopter. His body has been brought to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu for autopsy. A 49-year-old Indian-origin resident of New Zealand was also injured in the collision.

Indian killed in Nepal helicopter collision, remains to be repatriated

India on Tuesday (Nov 3) expressed its deepest condolences after an Indian national was killed when two helicopters collided mid-air during their landing sequence in Nepal's Solukhumbu district on Tuesday morning. The Embassy of India in Kathmandu said it is working in close coordination with Nepali authorities for early repatriation of the mortal remains of the deceased. Three other individuals sustained injuries in the crash, officials confirmed.The deceased was identified as Vasanth Kumar Balaramaramadu, an Indian national travelling on board the Fishtail Air helicopter. His body was transferred to a medical facility in Lukla, according to Inspector Mausam Tamang, as reported by The Kathmandu Post.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Embassy of India in Kathmandu expresses its deepest condolences on the unfortunate demise of an Indian national in an incident involving collision between two helicopters in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal today. 

The Embassy is working in close coordination with Nepali authorities for early repatriation of the mortal remains of the deceased.

@MEAIndia&mdash; IndiaInNepal (@IndiaInNepal) <a href="https://x.com/IndiaInNepal/status/2117543642936307735?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-status="hidden">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.&mdash; Subodh Kumar (@kumarsubodh_) <a href="https://x.com/kumarsubodh_/status/2117468205237318069?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Authorities stated that the total number of passengers on board both helicopters at the time of the impact remains unconfirmed, as law enforcement personnel continue gathering details surrounding the accident.Meanwhile, closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage capturing the crash has emerged publicly, showing the two aircraft drifting dangerously close together before their rotor blades made contact.

India has expressed its deepest condolences after an Indian national was killed when two helicopters collided mid-air during their landing sequence in Nepal's Solukhumbu district. The Embassy of India in Kathmandu is working with Nepali authorities for early repatriation of mortal remains.

India on Tuesday (Nov 3) expressed its deepest condolences after an Indian national was killed when two helicopters collided mid-air during their landing sequence in Nepal's Solukhumbu district on Tuesday morning. The Embassy of India in Kathmandu said it is working in close coordination with Nepali authorities for early repatriation of the mortal remains of the deceased. Three other individuals sustained injuries in the crash, officials confirmed. The deceased was identified as Vasanth Kumar Balaramaramadu, an Indian national travelling on board the Fishtail Air helicopter. His body was transferred to a medical facility in Lukla, according to Inspector Mausam Tamang, as reported by The Kathmandu Post.

India has expressed its deepest condolences after an Indian national was killed when two helicopters collided mid-air during their landing sequence in Nepal's Solukhumbu district. The Embassy of India in Kathmandu is working with Nepali authorities for early repatriation of mortal remains.

India breaks silence on Nepal helicopter mid-air collision: Early repatriation of the mortal remains underway

The foreign passenger killed in Nepal helicopter collision on Tuesday (Nov 3) has been identified as Vasanth Kumar Balaramaramadu, an Indian citizen. On Tuesday morning, two helicopters Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty collided during landing at the Pheriche helipad, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-4 in Nepal's Solukhumbu district. The number of people onboard the two helicopters has not been confirmed yet but Nepal Police has confirmed the death of the Indian passenger and said that three people has been injured.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">सोलुखुम्बुको फेरुचे हेलिप्याडमा दुई हेलिकप्टर ठोक्किँदा एक जनाको मृत्यु, एक जना घाइते
#नेपालप्रहरी #NepalPolice #BelieveInBlue #ToServeandProtect https://t.co/yvUrjheHd3&mdash; Nepal Police (@NepalPoliceHQ) <a href="https://x.com/NepalPoliceHQ/status/2117461594020159775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WATCH: 2 helicopters collide into each other in Everest Base camp in Solukhumbu, Nepal, killing 1 person and injuring another. https://t.co/uaFnX6FpjV&mdash; AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) <a href="https://x.com/AZ_Intel_/status/2117484512179552660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Nepal has a poor aviation safety record, with more than 50 commercial plane crashes and 35 helicopter accidents recorded since 1960. Major disasters include the 2023 Yeti Airlines crash that killed 72 people, the 2024 Saurya Airlines crash that claimed 18 lives, and the 2022 Tara Air crash that killed 22. Treacherous Himalayan terrain, unpredictable weather, difficult landing conditions, inadequate aviation infrastructure and regulatory shortcomings have contributed to the country's aviation safety challenges. The European Union has also banned Nepalese airlines from operating in its airspace over safety concerns.&nbsp;&nbsp;

An Indian national, Vasanth Kumar Balaramaramadu, was killed after two helicopters collided while landing at Nepal's Pheriche helipad. Three people, including both pilots, were injured. Among them was New Zealand citizen of Indian origin Shailesh Krishna Patel.

The foreign passenger killed in Nepal helicopter collision on Tuesday (Nov 3) has been identified as Vasanth Kumar Balaramaramadu, an Indian citizen. On Tuesday morning, two helicopters Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty collided during landing at the Pheriche helipad, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-4 in Nepal's Solukhumbu district. The number of people onboard the two helicopters has not been confirmed yet but Nepal Police has confirmed the death of the Indian passenger and said that three people has been injured.

An Indian national, Vasanth Kumar Balaramaramadu, was killed after two helicopters collided while landing at Nepal's Pheriche helipad. Three people, including both pilots, were injured. Among them was New Zealand citizen of Indian origin Shailesh Krishna Patel.

Indian tourist killed in Nepal helicopter collision, pilots among three injured: Who are they

Two helicopters collided during landing at the Pheriche helipad in the Mount Everest region of Nepal on Tuesday (Nov 3). A foreign passenger has died and at least one person was injured. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media. The cause of the crash is being investigated. Small helicopters are widely used in the Himalayan nation to transport tourists, climbers and supplies, as well as to carry out emergency evacuations. Two such small helicopters crashed into each other as both came into land on a snowy site in Solukhumbu district.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nairobi-building-collapse-several-feared-trapped-after-16-storey-structure-crumbles-rescue-operation-underway-1792794160977">Nairobi building collapse: Several feared trapped after 16-storey structure crumbles; rescue operation underway</a>&nbsp;In a statement, Nabin Raja Budhathoki, in charge of Solukhumbu District Police said, “One foreigner is dead on the spot, and another injured person has been taken to the hospital.” The number of passengers aboard the two helicopters at the time of the collision is yet to be confirmed.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">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.&mdash; Subodh Kumar (@kumarsubodh_) <a href="https://x.com/kumarsubodh_/status/2117468205237318069?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Two helicopters collided while landing at the Pheriche helipad in Nepal's Mount Everest region on Tuesday, killing a foreign passenger and injuring at least one person. A video capturing the incident has gone viral on social media

Two helicopters collided during landing at the Pheriche helipad in the Mount Everest region of Nepal on Tuesday (Nov 3). A foreign passenger has died and at least one person was injured. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media. The cause of the crash is being investigated. Small helicopters are widely used in the Himalayan nation to transport tourists, climbers and supplies, as well as to carry out emergency evacuations. Two such small helicopters crashed into each other as both came into land on a snowy site in Solukhumbu district. Also Read: Nairobi building collapse: Several feared trapped after 16-storey structure crumbles; rescue operation underway In a statement, Nabin Raja Budhathoki, in charge of Solukhumbu District Police said, “One foreigner is dead on the spot, and another injured person has been taken to the hospital.” The number of passengers aboard the two helicopters at the time of the collision is yet to be confirmed.

Two helicopters collided while landing at the Pheriche helipad in Nepal's Mount Everest region on Tuesday, killing a foreign passenger and injuring at least one person. A video capturing the incident has gone viral on social media

Two helicopters collide in Nepal's Everest helipad, one dead; video goes viral

A helicopter crash in the mountains northwest of Kathmandu on Wednesday (Aug 7) resulted&nbsp;in the deaths of five people, including four Chinese tourists.

As per a report by Myrepublica newspaper, Nepali police found five bodies at the crash site in Ward No. 7 of Shivapuri Rural Municipality, Nuwakot.

The Nepal-based Air Dynasty helicopter, with the registration 9N-AJD, was flying from Kathmandu to Rasuwa. The helicopter&nbsp;took off from Kathmandu at 1:54 pm (local time) and was heading to Syaphrubensi when the crash happened.

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) said that a Prabhu helicopter (9N-ANL) was sent to the crash site right after the accident.

The paper reported that there were five people on board, including four Chinese tourists. The helicopter lost communication with the control tower three minutes after leaving Tribhuvan International Airport, as per the CAAN.

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The newspaper, citing a police officer, reported that the remains of the pilot, Arun Malla, and that of&nbsp;two men&nbsp;and one woman&nbsp;had been found at the site of the crash. According to Myrepublica, one body remains unidentified due to severe burns.&nbsp;

Superintendent of Police (SP) Shantiraj Koirala, of Nuwakot's District Police Office, stated that remains of five persons had been found at the crash scene.

This crash comes just weeks after a Saurya Airlines plane crash claimed 18 lives at the Tribhuvan International Airport on July 24.&nbsp;

Everyone on the Saurya Airlines flight was Nepali, except for one passenger from Yemen, including the co-pilot.

The government has launched an investigation into the crash of the Bombardier CRJ 200, which was en route to Pokhara, Nepal's second-largest city, for maintenance. According to airport officials, the majority of the passengers were either mechanics or airline staff.

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A helicopter crash in the mountains northwest of Kathmandu on Wednesday (Aug 7) resulted in the deaths of five people, including four Chinese tourists. As per a report by Myrepublica newspaper, Nepali police found five bodies at the crash site in Ward No.

A helicopter crash in the mountains northwest of Kathmandu on Wednesday (Aug 7) resulted in the deaths of five people, including four Chinese tourists. As per a report by Myrepublica newspaper, Nepali police found five bodies at the crash site in Ward No. 7 of Shivapuri Rural Municipality, Nuwakot. The Nepal-based Air Dynasty helicopter, with the registration 9N-AJD, was flying from Kathmandu to Rasuwa. The helicopter took off from Kathmandu at 1:54 pm (local time) and was heading to Syaphrubensi when the crash happened. Watch | Jamaat-e-Islami: Unveiling the organisation behind Bangladesh's nationwide protests × Also read: Passengers on THIS plane choked, gasped for breath as AC malfunctioned. Here's what happened next The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) said that a Prabhu helicopter (9N-ANL) was sent to the crash site right after the accident. The paper reported that there were five people on board, including four Chinese tourists. The helicopter lost communication with the control tower three minutes after leaving Tribhuvan International Airport, as per the CAAN. Also read: Bangladesh violence: Folk musician Rahul Ananda's house looted, vandalised and charred to ashes by mob The newspaper, citing a police officer, reported that the remains of the pilot, Arun Malla, and that of two men and one woman had been found at the site of the crash. According to Myrepublica, one body remains unidentified due to severe burns. Superintendent of Police (SP) Shantiraj Koirala, of Nuwakot's District Police Office, stated that remains of five persons had been found at the crash scene. This crash comes just weeks after a Saurya Airlines plane crash claimed 18 lives at the Tribhuvan International Airport on July 24. Everyone on the Saurya Airlines flight was Nepali, except for one passenger from Yemen, including the co-pilot. The government has launched an investigation into the crash of the Bombardier CRJ 200, which was en route to Pokhara, Nepal's second-largest city, for maintenance. According to airport officials, the majority of the passengers were either mechanics or airline staff. (With inputs from agencies)

Helicopter crash in Nepal mountains kills five, including four Chinese tourists

Nepal has imposed a restriction on helicopters, banning them from conducting "non-essential" flights in the aftermath of a deadly crash in the Everest region. All six on board, including five Mexican nationals, died in a helicopter crash in Nepal on Tuesday after it lost contact.&nbsp;

The ban forced by Nepal's aviation regulator is for a period of two months and includes even those helicopters which are meant for sightseeing.&nbsp;

"Non-essential flights like mountain flights, external load operations (sling flights) and showering of flowers by helicopters (will) be restricted till September," the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) said in a Twitter post late on Wednesday.&nbsp;

An investigation committee has been set up to find out what caused the crash, which occurred when the aircraft was heading for the capital Kathmandu from near Lukla.&nbsp;

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Local reports mentioned that the Manang Air helicopter crashed at Lamjura of Likhupike Rural Municipality in Solukhumbu district, the area that lies between Jiri and Phaplu.&nbsp;

Pratap Babu Tiwari, general manager at the Tribhuvan International Airport, told AFP: "The six bodies have been recovered and brought to Kathmandu."&nbsp;

Two helicopters were deployed for search and rescue but could not land at the crash site because of the weather. Tiwari added, "The teams on the ground brought the bodies to the helicopters, which were able to land close by."&nbsp;

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Lhakpa Sherpa, who is a local resident, joined search and rescue efforts. While describing the situation, Sherpa said that the scene was "very scary" as "it looks like the helicopter first collided with a tree and then slammed on the floor."&nbsp;

"It has caused a small hole in the ground," he added.&nbsp;

The South Asian nation has seen several deadly aircraft crashes as it is home to eight of the world’s 14 tallest mountain peaks, including Mount Everest, and many airlines fly to small airports in remote hills and near peaks often shrouded in clouds.&nbsp;

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Nepal has imposed a restriction on helicopters, banning them from conducting "non-essential" flights in the aftermath of a deadly crash in the Everest region. All six on board, including five Mexican nationals, died in a helicopter crash in Nepal on Tuesday after it lost contact.

Nepal has imposed a restriction on helicopters, banning them from conducting "non-essential" flights in the aftermath of a deadly crash in the Everest region. All six on board, including five Mexican nationals, died in a helicopter crash in Nepal on Tuesday after it lost contact. The ban forced by Nepal's aviation regulator is for a period of two months and includes even those helicopters which are meant for sightseeing. "Non-essential flights like mountain flights, external load operations (sling flights) and showering of flowers by helicopters (will) be restricted till September," the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) said in a Twitter post late on Wednesday. An investigation committee has been set up to find out what caused the crash, which occurred when the aircraft was heading for the capital Kathmandu from near Lukla. Also read: Mexican family killed in chopper crash visited India before touring Nepal Local reports mentioned that the Manang Air helicopter crashed at Lamjura of Likhupike Rural Municipality in Solukhumbu district, the area that lies between Jiri and Phaplu. Pratap Babu Tiwari, general manager at the Tribhuvan International Airport, told AFP: "The six bodies have been recovered and brought to Kathmandu." Two helicopters were deployed for search and rescue but could not land at the crash site because of the weather. Tiwari added, "The teams on the ground brought the bodies to the helicopters, which were able to land close by." Watch this report: × Also read: IMF approves $3 billion bailout for Pakistan, offers respite to crumbling economy Lhakpa Sherpa, who is a local resident, joined search and rescue efforts. While describing the situation, Sherpa said that the scene was "very scary" as "it looks like the helicopter first collided with a tree and then slammed on the floor." "It has caused a small hole in the ground," he added. The South Asian nation has seen several deadly aircraft crashes as it is home to eight of the world’s 14 tallest mountain peaks, including Mount Everest, and many airlines fly to small airports in remote hills and near peaks often shrouded in clouds. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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