Manang Air had previously been involved in another helicopter crash just three months ago, resulting in the tragic loss of five passengers, including its pilot Chet Bahadur Gurung. The earlier accident had occurred in Lamjura Pass, Solukhumbu, and was attributed to adverse weather conditions
"Honorable President Ramchandra Paudeljee has expressed grief over the death of Captain Sibi Gurung and five Mexicans in the Manang Air helicopter crash in Solukhumbu. He expressed his condolences to the bereaved families while paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the accident," t