In Nepal, at least three people were killed today when a small plane veered off the runway while taking off and hit two parked helicopters at Lukla airport. The Kathmandu Post reported that the incident occurred as the plane skidded off the runway while preparing to take off and hit helicopters parked at the Lukla-based helipad.
Co-pilot and Assistant Sub-Inspector who was stationed at the helipad were killed in the incident. Another Assistant Sub-Inspector, who was injured in the incident and airlifted to Kathmandu, died while undergoing treatment at the hospital.
The Captain RB Rokaya flying the aircraft and Captain in the helicopter were injured in the incident.