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2026-11-04 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Two tourist helicopters collide in mid-air while landing in front of tour group below Mount Everest base camp, killing one person

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Posted by Besoeker 2026-11-04 03:27|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [91 views ] Top

1 Two separate blade strikes - they were so lucky that the casualties weren't higher - especially amongst the lookie-lou's standing too close to the LZ.

Posted by Dopey Photch2701 2026-11-04 07:47|| 2026-11-04 07:47|| Front Page Top

2 Musta had former Regan airport controllers on duty at the time.

Posted by Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2026-11-04 10:13|| 2026-11-04 10:13|| Front Page Top

3 Given where those copters land I'm still surprised there haven't been more. Snow, drop winds off the mountain. Crazy folks fly there.

Posted by Woodrow 2026-11-04 18:25|| 2026-11-04 18:25|| Front Page Top

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