Five Mexicans among six killed in deadly Nepal helicopter crash

Nepalese officials have confirmed that a helicopter crash near Likku, northeast of the capital Kathmandu, has resulted in the loss of at least six lives, including five Mexican nationals. The bodies have been recovered, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.

The helicopter, operated by Manang Air, was primarily used to transport tourists who sought breathtaking views of Nepal's majestic peaks, including the renowned Mount Everest. The exact reason behind the crash remains unknown, prompting the government to establish a committee to thoroughly examine the incident.

Sita Adhikari, a regional official in the Solukhumbu district where the crash occurred, reported that all six bodies have been retrieved. However, due to the severity of the crash, the bodies were found in fragments. Additional police personnel have been dispatched to the site to gather more details.

According to Teknath Sitoula, an airport official, the helicopter carried a Nepali pilot along with the five Mexican nationals. Raju Neupane, a spokesperson for Manang Air, stated that the helicopter departed in favorable weather conditions, and the cause of the crash remains unknown until a thorough investigation is conducted.

Nepal's challenging mountainous terrain has witnessed numerous air accidents in the past, as many airlines operate flights to small airports located in remote hilly areas, often surrounded by clouds and disconnected from road networks.

This recent helicopter crash marks a tragic incident, following Nepal's deadliest air disaster in three decades, which claimed the lives of 71 individuals near the popular tourist city of Pokhara in January.