Overview
- The helicopter went down during a landing attempt in Khotang District’s Balabes area of Kepilasgadhi Rural Municipality at about 11:51 a.m. local time.
- Authorities said one passenger, identified as Kazi Bhadur Rai, was injured and flown to Kathmandu, while the pilot and other passengers were declared safe.
- The aircraft had flown from Kathmandu carrying a dead body for the village before losing control near a flat farmland landing site.
- Dramatic video shared on social media shows the helicopter tipping and crashing as it approached the field.
- Air Dynasty stated a rescue helicopter was dispatched, and preliminary assessments point to strong winds or dust during landing as possible factors under investigation.