Tragedy struck Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro as a helicopter crashed near the Barafu camp on Wednesday, killing all five onboard, the Civil Aviation Authority confirmed on Thursday.
Victims Identified: From Doctor to Tourists
The victims included Tanzanian guide Innocent Mbaga, 32-year-old doctor Jimmy Daniel, Zimbabwean pilot Constantine Mazonde, 42, and two Czech tourists, David Plos and Anna Plosova, both aged 30.
Helicopter on Medical Rescue Mission
The helicopter was conducting a medical rescue mission when it crashed during the tourists’ descent from a six-day climb.
The helicopter, operated by Kilimedair, offers a faster descent for climbers struggling with the traditional two-day trek down the mountain.
So far, Kilimedair has not issued a statement on the crash.
