At least six people, including five Mexican nationals, have been killed in a helicopter crash near Lakku, northeast of the capital Kathmandu, Nepalese authorities have confirmed. The bodies have been recovered, investigations are on to find out the causes of the accident.
The helicopter, operated by Manang Air, was primarily used to transport tourists seeking breathtaking views of Nepal’s majestic peaks, including the famous Mount Everest. The exact cause of the accident is still unknown, prompting the government to set up a committee to investigate the incident thoroughly.
Sita Adhikari, a regional official in Sulukhambu district, said that all six bodies have been recovered. However, due to the severity of the accident, the bodies were found in pieces. Additional police personnel have been dispatched to the spot to gather more details.
According to Teknath Situla, an airport official, the helicopter was carrying five Mexican nationals along with a Nepali pilot. Manang Air spokesman Raju Niupane said the helicopter took off in favorable weather conditions, and the cause of the crash is unknown pending a full investigation.
Nepal’s challenging mountainous terrain has witnessed a number of air accidents in the past, as many airlines operate flights to small airports located in remote mountainous areas, often surrounded by clouds and disconnected from road networks. There are.
This recent helicopter crash marks a tragic event, following Nepal’s deadliest air disaster in three decades, which killed 71 people near the popular tourist city of Pokhara in January.
