Helicopter crashes while landing in Eastern Nepal while landing, one injured

ANI
18 Mar 2026, 14:30 GMT+10

Kathmandu [Nepal], March 18 (ANI): A helicopter has crashed during landing in Eastern Nepal, leaving one injured.

The helicopter of Air Dynasty crashed while landing in Khotang District of Eastern Nepal while landing on a field, officials confirmed.

'The helicopter crashed while landing in the farmland. It was carrying a dead body and had flown in from Kathmandu. No human casualties has been recorded. More details are due,' Rekha Kandel, Chief District Officer of Khotang District, told ANI over the phone.

As per the company, the helicopter had flown for the district with 5 passengers on board. The helicopter with the registration sign 9N-ASQ crashed and landed at around 11:51 AM in Khotang.

'One passenger on board the helicopter has been injured. The pilot and other passengers are not injured. Another helicopter with registration number 9N-ANA has also been dispatched for the rescue of the injured passenger,' the helicopter company announced in a statement.

As per the preliminary investigation, the helicopter might have crashed due to high winds or the dust accumulated during landing.

As per the company pilot, Sabin Thapa was on board the helicopter.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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