Two Helicopter Collide in Pheriche, Everest

A tragic helicopter collision occurred at Pheriche in Nepal's Solukhumbu district on November 3, 2026, claiming the life of an Indian tourist and injuring three others.

The accident involved two helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty, which collided while attempting to land at the Pheriche helipad at approximately 8:12 AM.

The deceased was identified as 47-year-old Vasanth Kumar Balaramudu from Chennai, India. Another passenger and both helicopter pilots sustained injuries and received medical assistance.

Following the incident, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the collision.

Best Heritage Tour extends heartfelt condolences to the deceased's family and wishes those injured a speedy recovery.