Five people were killed after an Airbus H125 ambulance helicopter (tail number 5H-KMA) crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro during a medical evacuation mission on Wednesday evening, Tanzanian authorities confirmed.
The accident occurred on one of the mountain’s most popular climbing routes, between Barafu Camp and Kibo Summit, at an altitude of more than 4,000 metres. The helicopter was reportedly attempting to evacuate two Czech climbers when it went down.
Those killed include the two Czech evacuees, a local doctor, a tour guide and the pilot. Police said the aircraft was operated by KiliMedAir Aviation, a company that provides medical evacuation and other aviation services. The company has not yet commented on the incident.
Kilimanjaro regional police commander Simon Maigwa said further details would be released once more information becomes available. The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that a formal investigation has been launched in line with international aviation safety regulations to determine the circumstances and probable cause of the crash.
Aircraft accidents on Mount Kilimanjaro are rare. The last recorded incident occurred in November 2008, when four people lost their lives.
This post was published on 25 December 2025 17:10
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