Incident report
Eurocopter AS350B3e crash near Sankhuwasabha, Nepal
fatal2023-05-051 fatality
Summary
A Simrik Air Eurocopter AS350B3e (9N-AJZ) carrying cargo to the Upper Arun Hydropower project crashed upon landing in Siprung, Bhotkhola, Sankhuwasabha. One occupant died of injuries, three others were seriously injured. The helicopter was destroyed.
Incident details
Date
2023-05-05
Location
Sankhuwasabha, Nepal
Aircraft
Registration
9N-AJZ
Operator
Simrik Air
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Occupants
5
Probable cause
Source
Kathmandu Post ↗27.5333, 87.1667
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities1
Injuries3
SourceKathmandu Post
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