An Air Dynasty helicopter en route from Kathmandu to Khoteang crashed Wednesday morning, injuring one passenger while five others remained safe.
According to the company’s statement, the 9N-AFQ Kaulsine helicopter went down at 11:51 AM. Six people were on board, including the flight crew. 74-year-old Katibahadur Rai sustained injuries to his legs and eyes and was immediately airlifted to HAMS Hospital in Dhumbarahi for treatment. The remaining five passengers were reported safe.
The helicopter was piloted by 34-year-old Captain Sabin Thapa, who has seven years of flying experience and a total of 1,105 flight hours on helicopters. Air Dynasty has not yet disclosed the technical or other causes of the crash.
Balakrishna Pandit, Air Dynasty’s spokesperson and senior manager, stated: “Our priority is the treatment of the injured passenger and supporting the family. Trained medical and company personnel are assisting. We are conducting a thorough investigation and will update the media as more information becomes available.”
The company also requested the media to respect the privacy of the injured passenger and their family.
This article was originally published on https://bajarkochirfar.com. Translated with the help of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
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