The One and Only Time a French Test Pilot Landed a Helicopter on the Top of Mt. Everest Nearly two decades later, the feat remains one-of-a-kind: a helicopter landing on the summit of Mount Everest. In May 2005, French test pilot Didier Delsalle touched down at the highest point on Earth, a moment still regarded as one of the most daring and technically challenging aviation accomplishments ever recorded. Related: American Climber Sets New Mt. Everest Speed Record Flying […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | May 22, 2025 0 Comments