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Eurocopter AS350B3e crash near Banepa, Nepal

minor2024-12-29
Summary

A Heli Everest Eurocopter AS350B3e (9N-AKG, manufactured 2012) made an emergency landing near Banepa after a bird strike while en route from Lukla to Kathmandu with five US nationals on board. No injuries.

Incident details
Date
2024-12-29
Location
Banepa, Nepal
Registration
9N-AKG
Operator
Heli Everest
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
6
Probable cause
CFIT / Terrain
Source
Financial Express ↗
27.6300, 85.5200
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceFinancial Express
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