1 Dead, 2 Injured After 2 Helicopters Collide On Mount Everest
Two helicopters collided near Mount Everest during Nepal's peak trekking season, killing an Indian tourist and injuring passengers and pilots.
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Two helicopters have collided while attempting to land in Nepal's Mount Everest region, killing an Indian tourist and injuring two other people, according to initial reports. The accident happened on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, near Pheriche village, below Mount Everest's South Base Camp, during one of Nepal's busiest trekking periods. Two private helicopter companies, Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty, operated the aircraft, which reportedly approached the same landing area when the collision occurred.
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- 73 words · 1 min read
- Published
- November 3, 2026
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- Victoria Agronsky
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- Simple Flying