Helicopter Crashes in Khotang, All Passengers Safe

March 18, Khotang – A helicopter has crashed in Balabesi, Khartamcha, Ward No. 2 of Kepilasgadhi Rural Municipality, Khotang. The helicopter, coming from Kathmandu with six passengers on board, crashed while attempting to land in a field. According to early reports, there were no human casualties. Kepilasgadhi Rural Municipality Chairperson Samir Rai stated that the crash occurred while trying to move the helicopter to the middle of the field for landing. Earlier, Chief District Officer Rekha Kandel mentioned that the helicopter carried bodies, but Ward Chairperson Milan Kumar Rai clarified that there were no bodies on board.