Indian National Killed as Helicopters Collide in Nepal
Vasanth Kumar Balaramaramadu (47) was killed when the helicopter he was travelling in collided with another in Nepal’s Mt Everest region
UdaipurTimes, Nov 3, 2026 - An Indian national was killed when the helicopter he was travelling in collided with another early Tuesday (November 3) morning in Nepal’s Mount Everest region. The deceased has been identified as Vasanth Kumar Balaramaramadu (47).
According to reports, the two helicopters, operated by Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty, collided while attempting to land at the snow-covered mountainous site at the Pheriche helipad in Solukhumbu district. Three people were injured, including Shailesh Krishna Patel, a New Zealand citizen of Indian origin, and both the pilots Captain Prajjwal KC and Captain Rabindra Prajapati. Balaramaramadu died on the spot.
The incident happened around 8:11 am local time on Tuesday morning. Rescue operations are underway as the injured have been shifted to hospital.
