Five killed in Air Dynasty helicopter crash (With photos)

Five persons died when a helicopter of Air Dynasty crashed at Suryachaur in Shivapuri Rural Municipality-7, Nuwakot on Wednesday.

Captain Arun Malla and four Chinese nationals died in the incident.

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal spokesperson Hansaraj Pandey confirmed the death of five persons onboard the chopper.

The deceased Chinese nationals have been identified as Jutad Tang (38), Jie Li (36), Yiyad Wo (31) and Zeming Xie (41).

The helicopter with four Chinese tourists was heading to Syabrubesi of Rasuwa from Kathmandu when the tragedy took place this afternoon.

It has been found that all the Chinese tourists, who lost their lives in the Air Dynasty helicopter crash, had entered Nepal through Kerung, Rasuwa.

They entered Nepal through the Rasuwa border at 9 am on Monday.

The Chinese tourists came to Nepal on multiple entry visas. 

 The reason behind the crash is yet to be established.