A helicopter crash has killed Mexican tycoon Moises Saba and at least two members of his family.

The helicopter went down in a forested area in Cuajimalpa on the western outskirts of the capital shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday, killing Saba and at least two members of his family, as well as two other people.

Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard has visited the site of the crash in Cuajimalpa and expressed condolences to the Saba family.

The 46-year-old Saba has had interests in cellular telephones, tourism, hotels, television and sports teams.