Accident to the Airbus AS350 registered 5H-KMA operated by Kili Medair Aviation on 24/12/2025 on Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
Loss of control during initial climb, collision with ground, fire
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Preliminary data based on the notification from the Tanzanian authorities:
The helicopter had just taken off and was climbing when it was seen go into a descent loop before impacting the ground. A severe fire ensued, and the helicopter was destroyed.