Five Dead in Helicopter Crash on Mount Kilimanjaro during Medical Evacuation
Five people have died in a helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania during a medical evacuation mission. The victims include two foreign nationals, a local doctor, a tour guide, and the pilot. The crash took place on a popular climbing route between Barafu Camp and Kibo Summit, at an altitude exceeding 4,000 metres (about 13,100 ft).
The helicopter was operated by Kilimanjaro Aviation, which has not yet commented on the incident. The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances and probable cause, following international aviation safety standards. Aircraft accidents on Mount Kilimanjaro are rare; the last fatal incident occurred in November 2008, when four people lost their lives.
