In a tragic incident on Wednesday afternoon, an Air Dynasty helicopter crashed in the Shivpuri area of Nuwakot district, Nepal. Authorities confirmed that the helicopter had departed from Kathmandu and was en route to Syaphrubensi.
The helicopter, piloted by senior captain Arun Malla, lost contact with ground staff just three minutes after takeoff. The helicopter departed from Kathmandu at 1:54 pm and lost contact at around 1:57 pm, after reaching Surya Chaur.
A chopper belonging to Air Dynasty with the registration number 9N-AND has been crashed at Suryachaur in Nuwakot near Kathmandu while flying to Rasuwa. Captain Arun Malla was flying the chopper carrying four passengers. Update continue…#Nepal #Aviation #AvGeek @flightradar24 pic.twitter.com/ZD7pAQATuP
— Susheel Bhattarai (@sushbhattarai) August 7, 2024
There were five people on board the helicopter, including four Chinese nationals and the pilot. According to local media reports, the Chinese nationals were on their way to Rasuwa.
Following the crash, rescue operations were launched at the fiery crash site. Despite the efforts of the rescue teams, news agencies have confirmed that all five passengers, including the pilot, perished in the crash.
The incident has shocked the local community and raised concerns about aviation safety in the region. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
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