A rescue helicopter from Altitude Air crashed on Lobuche Mountain in Nepal’s Everest region on October 29, 2025, during a snow rescue operation amid extreme weather.
The aircraft, piloted solo by Captain Vivek Khadka, reportedly broke into two parts while attempting to land in heavy snowfall to rescue stranded trekkers. Fortunately, no passengers were on board, and Captain Khadka was promptly rescued and airlifted for medical evaluation. His condition is stable, with no serious injuries reported.
The helicopter had taken off from Lukla and was heading toward Lobuche when poor visibility and severe weather caused the crash. A Fishtail Air helicopter and emergency teams were immediately dispatched for rescue operations.
The incident occurred as Nepalese authorities issued weather advisories, warning of dangerous conditions in high-altitude regions like Mustang, Annapurna, and Everest, due to unprecedented snowfall triggered by a cyclone from the Bay of Bengal.
Trekkers across several Himalayan routes remain stranded, and tourism activities have been suspended in parts of the Everest region. Officials have urged mountaineers and travelers to exercise extreme caution and avoid high-altitude travel until weather conditions stabilize.
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