Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Helicopter crashes on Kilimanjaro during rescue mission, killing 5
A helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
It was trying to rescue people who were sick on the mountain.
Five people died, including two foreigners, a doctor, a tour guide, and the pilot.
The helicopter belonged to a company that does medical rescues.
The crash happened very high up, between 4,670 and 4,700 meters.
Police are still trying to find out why the crash happened.
It's very rare for helicopters to crash on this mountain.
The last time it happened was over 15 years ago.
Mount Kilimanjaro is very tall, almost 6,000 meters, and many people try to climb it every year.
A helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro during a rescue mission, killing all five on board.
The crash occurred between Barafu Camp and Kibo Summit at an altitude of between 4,670 and 4,700 meters.
Among the victims were two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide, and the pilot.
The helicopter belonged to Kilimanjaro Aviation, a company that conducts medical evacuations.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash, with the last recorded incident being in 2008.
- Who
- 5 people including 2 foreigners, 1 doctor, 1 tour guide, and 1 pilot
- What
- A helicopter crash during a rescue mission
- When
- Wednesday evening
- Where
- Between Barafu Camp and Kibo Summit on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Why
- The helicopter was on a rescue mission to pick up patients
- Location
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Date
- Wednesday evening
- Altitude
- Between 4,670 and 4,700 meters (15,320 to 15,420 feet)
- Victims
- 2 foreigners, 1 doctor, 1 tour guide, 1 pilot
- Helicopter Company
- Kilimanjaro Aviation
- Last Incident
- November 2008 (4 deaths)
- Mountain Height
- Nearly 6,000 meters (20,000 feet)
- Annual Climbers
- Around 50,000
Sources
Helicopter on rescue mission crashes on Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all 5 on board
Helicopter on rescue mission crashes on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all five on board - Telegraph India
5 Killed In Mount Kilimanjaro Helicopter Crash During Medical Rescue In Tanzania
5 Killed After Helicopter Crashes On Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro
