Coverage dated November 2, 2026 to November 3, 2026

1 dead, 2 injured in helicopter crash near Mount Everest base camp

Headline from CBS News

The two helicopters were ferrying trekkers who had been hiking up to Everest base camp during Nepal's popular trekking season.

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25 articles, oldest first.

Independent Journal Review
Two Helicopters Collide While Landing Near Everest Base Camp, Killing One (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Nov 2, 2026
Independent Journal Review's feed description
Two helicopters operated by Fish Tail Air and Air Dynasty collided while attempting to land near Everest Base Camp in Nepal, killing a foreign passenger and injuring at least one Nepali; one report said two people were injured. Authorities are investigating, and the cause remains unclear.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Helicopters collide below Mount Everest base camp, killing 1 person and injuring 2 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Nov 3, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Two helicopters have collided while trying to land just below Mount Everest’s base camp
Al Jazeera
One dead after two helicopters collide near Mount Everest in Nepal (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Nov 3, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Authorities have confirmed that a 47-year-old Indian national was killed and two people injured.
ABC News
Helicopters collide near Mount Everest, killing 1, Nepal Police say (opens ABC News)
Published Nov 3, 2026
ABC News's feed description
The helicopters were attempting to land at a helipad in the Solukhumbu district.
BBC News
Indian tourist killed after two helicopters collide near Everest base camp (opens BBC News)
Published Nov 3, 2026
BBC News's feed description
The two aircraft crashed just metres from the ground after trying to land at the same spot.
AL.com
1 dead as helicopters collide below Mount Everest camp (opens AL.com)
Published Nov 3, 2026
AL.com's feed description
A 47-year-old tourist died.
CBS News
1 dead, 2 injured in helicopter crash near Mount Everest base camp (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 3, 2026
CBS News's feed description
The two helicopters were ferrying trekkers who had been hiking up to Everest base camp during Nepal's popular trekking season.
Fox News
Two helicopters collide near Mount Everest during rescue flight, killing one, injuring others (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 3, 2026
Fox News's feed description
A tourist died after two helicopters collided near Pheriche below Mount Everest base camp. A 47-year-old man who was killed was from Chennai, India.
Jalopnik
Mid-Air Helicopter Collision Near Everest Base Camp Kills Tourist, Injures 2 Others (opens Jalopnik)
Published Nov 3, 2026
Jalopnik's feed description
The two helicopters collided while trying to land in the same spot.

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