1 Dead, 2 Injured After 2 Helicopters Collide On Mount Everest

Two helicopters collided while attempting to land near Mount Everest in Nepal, resulting in one fatality and injuries to two others, according to initial reports.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, near Pheriche village, located below Mount Everest's South Base Camp, during a peak trekking period.

The two aircraft were operated by private Nepalese helicopter firms Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty, and they reportedly approached the same landing area when the collision happened.

The death involved an Indian tourist, while the two injuries affected other passengers and pilots, with authorities describing them as injuries in initial reports.

The collision took place in a high-traffic period for Everest-region operations, during a time when multiple helicopters commonly operate to support trekkers and climbers. No further details on the condition of the others or on the precise flight routes are provided.