4 Chinese nationals, pilot killed in Nepal chopper crash

Summary

• A helicopter crashed in central Nepal, killing all five people on board, including the pilot and four Chinese tourists.
• Nepal has a history of poor aviation safety with numerous crashes involving light planes and helicopters.
• The crash occurred while the chopper was en route to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu, losing contact shortly after takeoff.
• The cause of the crash is still unknown, but it adds to a series of fatal aviation incidents in Nepal over recent years.