A private commercial helicopter crashed near Mount Everest in Nepal, killing all six people on board, including five members of a Mexican family and the Nepali pilot. The Manang Air chopper took off from Surke Airport in Solukhumbu district and lost contact at an altitude above 12,000 feet. The crash occurred in the Lamjura area of Likhupike Rural Municipality in the remote Solukhumbu district. The passengers were returning to Kathmandu after enjoying a mountain flight.

According to TIA spokesperson Tkeknath Sitaula, all six bodies have been recovered at the crash site. The identities of the deceased have been established as Captain Chet Bahadur Gurung, the Nepali pilot, and the five Mexican nationals: Sifuentes G. Fernando, Sifuentes Rincon Ismail, Sifuentes Gongalez Abril, Gongalez Olacio Luz, and Sifuentes G. Maria Jese.

Authorities believe that the crash was caused by bad weather conditions. Nepal's tourist and mountaineering season ended in May, and flights to the mountains are less common during this time due to poor visibility and fickle weather. A search and rescue operation was conducted by local police and soldiers, as much of the mountainous area is only accessible on foot with no roads. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.