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Published On: August 7, 2024 04:21 PM NPT By: Republica

The tragic Air Dynasty chopper crash in pictures

The tragic Air Dynasty chopper crash in pictures

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: A helicopter with the call sign  9N-AJD belonging to Air Dynasty crashed in the Shivapuri hills in Nuwakot, killing all five people on board.

The helicopter, en route to Rasuwa from Kathmandu, collided with a hill at Surya Chaur-7 of Nuwakot district, according to the police.

The helicopter had gone missing just three minutes after taking off for Syafru Besi in Rasuwa from the capital.

According to sources at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the helicopter took off from Kathmandu at 1:54 PM. The chopper reportedly lost contact after reaching Surya Chaur in Nuwakot.

Here are some photos from the crash site:

 
















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