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Eurocopter AS350B3e crash near Lukla, Nepal

serious2018-10-22
Summary

A Mountain Helicopters AS350B3e (9N-AKB) sustained significant damage at Lukla Airport after being caught in the downwash of an Air Dynasty AS350 (9N-AMI) that was operating nearby.

Incident details
Date
2018-10-22
Location
Lukla, Nepal
Registration
9N-AKB
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
5
Probable cause
Pilot error
Source
Kathmandu Post ↗
27.6869, 86.7297
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceKathmandu Post
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