Three dead after helicopter crash in Hawaii
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Three people died and two survived after a helicopter operated by Airborne Aviation crashed off Kauai, Hawaii, with the crash occurring about 100 yards off Kalalau beach.
- The helicopter was carrying one pilot and four passengers, and the survivors were hospitalized for treatment following the incident.
- Authorities, including the police, Coast Guard, and fire department, responded promptly to the crash alert received around 15:45 local time.
- Kauai's mayor emphasized the community's supportive response to all visitors, while the Coast Guard expressed condolences to the victims' families.
- This crash follows a previous fatal helicopter tour accident on Kauai in July 2024, highlighting ongoing safety concerns with tour helicopters on the island.
