What were the identities of the victims in the Kilimanjaro helicopter crash?

The victims included a pilot, a paramedic, a mountain guide, and two clients believed to be Czech nationals.

What type of helicopter was involved and who operated it?

The helicopter was an Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS 350B3e) with registration 5H-KMA, operated by KiliMedAir Aviation (also referred to as KilimedAir or Savannah Aviation Limited).

When and where exactly did the crash occur?

The crash occurred on December 24, 2025, at approximately 17:45 local time, near Barafu Camp in Barafu Valley on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, at about 4,700 meters (15,420 feet) elevation.

What was the purpose of the helicopter flight?

The helicopter was on a medical evacuation or ambulance rescue mission on Mount Kilimanjaro.

What is the background of helicopter accidents on Mount Kilimanjaro?

Aircraft accidents on Mount Kilimanjaro are rare; the last fatal incident was in November 2008, which killed four people.

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Five dead in Kilimanjaro rescue helicopter crash during medical mission

Five people died when a rescue helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro during a medical evacuation, including a local doctor; two foreigners were among the casualties.

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The crash occurred on Mount Kilimanjaro, between Barafu Camp and Kibo Summit, at an altitude above 13,100 feet, during a medical evacuation mission.

Local authorities identified the dead as a local doctor, a tour guide, and a pilot, with two foreigners among the victims, per police reports.

The Kilimanjaro Aviation aircraft involved is used for medical evacuation services, according to Regional Police Commander Simon Maigwa.

Aircraft accidents on Mount Kilimanjaro are rare; the last fatal incident occurred in November 2008, which left four dead.

Kilimanjaro attracts about 50,000 tourists annually, underlining the mountain's status as Africa's highest peak and a major destination for climbers.

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: The victims included a pilot, a paramedic, a mountain guide, and two clients believed to be Czech nationals.
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Aviation Safety Network
: The helicopter was an Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS 350B3e) with registration 5H-KMA, operated by KiliMedAir Aviation (also referred to as KilimedAir or Savannah Aviation Limited).
Sources:
Aviation Safety Network
: The crash occurred on December 24, 2025, at approximately 17:45 local time, near Barafu Camp in Barafu Valley on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, at about 4,700 meters (15,420 feet) elevation.
Sources:
Aviation Safety Network
: The helicopter was on a medical evacuation or ambulance rescue mission on Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Aviation Safety Network
: Aircraft accidents on Mount Kilimanjaro are rare; the last fatal incident was in November 2008, which killed four people.
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