A late-night helicopter crash on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro has claimed the lives of five people, including two tourists from Czechia, Tanzanian authorities confirmed on Thursday.
The aircraft went down shortly before midnight on Wednesday during a rescue operation in the high-altitude zone between Barafu Camp and the summit of Kibo, at more than 4,000 meters above sea level.
The rugged terrain and thin air in this section of Africa’s highest mountain are known to complicate both flight operations and emergency responses.
According to information reported by international and local media, the victims included two Czech citizens, a Tanzanian mountain guide, a medical doctor, and a pilot from Zimbabwe. All five people on board died at the scene. The helicopter was conducting a medical evacuation when the accident occurred.
The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs later confirmed the deaths. A spokesperson said the Czech embassy in Tanzania is working closely with local officials but declined to release further details.
“Unfortunately, we can confirm that two Czech citizens died near Mount Kilimanjaro,” Czech Foreign Ministry spokesman Daniel Drake said. “Our embassy is in contact with the local authorities. Out of respect for the families, no additional information will be provided at this time.”
Tanzania’s civil aviation authority has opened a formal investigation into the cause of the crash. Officials said the inquiry is being carried out in line with international aviation safety standards. Weather conditions, altitude, and operational factors are expected to be examined.
The helicopter was operated by Kilimedair Aviation, a company that provides charter flights, sightseeing tours, and emergency evacuations in northern Tanzania.
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