Coverage dated December 24, 2025

Rescue helicopter crashes on Tanzania

Headline from CBS News

Two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide and the pilot were killed in the helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

New York Post
5 killed in rescue helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 24, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Five people were killed after their rescue helicopter crashed on a popular climbing route on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro — including two tourists who were being medically evacuated Wednesday evening.
CNN
Helicopter crash on Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro kills five, aviation authority says (opens CNN)
Published Dec 24, 2025
CNN's feed description
A helicopter crashed on Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, killing five people, the civil aviation authority said on Thursday, while local media reported that the aircraft was on a medical rescue mission.
Al Jazeera
Rescue helicopter crashes, killing five on Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Dec 24, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Two foreigners seeking medical evacuation are among those killed in the crash on Africa’s highest mountain.
CBS News
Rescue helicopter crashes on Tanzania (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 24, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide and the pilot were killed in the helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Deutsche Welle
Tanzania: Five dead in helicopter crash on Mt. Kilimanjaro – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Dec 24, 2025
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The helicopter crashed on one of the most popular tourist climbing routes on Mount Kilimanjaro.