Overview
- Police said the chopper skidded during a landing attempt at the Lobuche helipad around 7:50 a.m., and the sole pilot was evacuated to Lukla Airport.
- The helicopter, dispatched for a rescue, sustained partial tail damage and remains at the accident site, according to Solukhumbu District Police.
- Authorities reported clear weather in the Everest region at the time, even as broader alerts remain in place related to Cyclone Mountha.
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecasts snowfall and rainfall later this week, and the Nepal Tourism Board has urged trekking and climbing groups to exercise extreme caution.
- About 210 trekkers were at Lobuche base camp as of Tuesday evening, underscoring heavy seasonal traffic that relies on helicopter operations.