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Helicopter collision in Nepal's Everest region kills tourist

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Two helicopters collided mid-air in Nepal's Everest region on Tuesday, resulting in the death of an Indian tourist and injuries to a New Zealand national. The aircraft, operated by Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty, crashed while attempting to land in the Solukhumbu district. The incident highlights the hazardous nature of aviation operations in the Himalayas due to challenging terrain and unpredictable weather. AI

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Helicopter collision in Nepal's Everest region kills tourist

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Mid-air helicopter collision in Nepal’s Everest kills Indian tourist

    An Indian tourist was killed and a New Zealand national injured when two helicopters collided and crashed while attempting to land in Nepal’s Everest region on Tuesday, police said. There are few roads in the Himalayas, and helicopters are widely used to transport tourists, climb…

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