Helicopter crashes in Nepal's Khotang while landing in farmland

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A helicopter flying from Kathmandu crashed in Nepal's Khotang district on Wednesday while attempting to land in a farm.

"A helicopter crashed in Khotang District of Nepal, while landing in the farmland. The helicopter was carrying a body and had flown in from Kathmandu,", Chief District Officer, Rekha Kandel told ANI.

No casualties have been reported and all onboard are said to be safe, except one passenger, who reportedly suffered injuries, according to media reports.

As per the Air Dynasty company, the helicopter had flown for the Khotang district with 5 passengers on board. The helicopter with the registration sign 9N-ASQ crashed and landed at around 11:51 am in Khotang.

"One passenger onboard the helicopter has been injured. The pilot and other passengers are not injured. Another helicopter with registration number 9N-ANA has also been dispatched for the rescue of the injured passenger," the helicopter company announced in a statement.

As per the preliminary investigation, the helicopter might have crashed due to high winds or the dust accumulated during landing, ANI reported.