Helicopter Collision in Nepal's Everest Region Claims One Life

A tragic helicopter collision in Nepal's Solukhumbu district has resulted in the death of one foreign national and injuries to another. The incident occurred at the Pheriche Helipad while the helicopters were attempting to land. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, which has raised concerns in the popular tourist region known for its frequent helicopter operations. As details emerge, the identities of those involved remain undisclosed, and efforts are underway to gather more information about the incident.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 3, 2026, 12:30 IST

Tragic Helicopter Accident in Solukhumbu

File image shows the wreckage of two helicopters that collided while attempting to land at the Pheriche helipad in Nepal's Everest region(Source: @RajatJain/X)

Kathmandu, Nov 3: A tragic incident occurred in the Solukhumbu district of eastern Nepal on Tuesday morning when two helicopters collided, resulting in the death of one foreign national and injuries to another, according to a senior officer from the Armed Police Force (APF).

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Suraj Pandey, who is stationed in Solukhumbu, reported that the helicopters, operated by Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air, crashed while attempting to land at a helipad around 8:15 a.m.

Nepal Police confirmed on social media, stating, "One person killed, one injured as two helicopters collide at Phereche Heliport in Solukhumbu."

The collision took place at the Pheriche Helipad located in Ward No. 4 of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, an area known for its proximity to Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world.

According to Pandey, initial reports suggest that a foreign national lost their life, while another individual, whose nationality is still unverified, sustained injuries in the incident. The identities of both the deceased and the injured have yet to be disclosed.

Local news outlets, referencing police sources, indicated that the injured person was airlifted to Lukla for immediate medical attention via a Prabhu Air helicopter.

Pandey mentioned that further details, including the total number of passengers on the helicopters, remain unconfirmed. Fortunately, no fire erupted at the site of the collision.

Gyanendra Bhul, an information officer with the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, informed a local media outlet that the rotor blades of the two helicopters struck each other during their landing approach at Pheriche Helipad.

He also noted that efforts are ongoing to gather more information regarding the incident.

Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the accident in the Himalayan region of Pheriche and are actively investigating the matter.

The Everest region is a popular destination for tourists, with helicopters frequently operating to transport visitors and assist in rescue missions.