"The helicopter was carrying one pilot and four passengers when it crashed Thursday afternoon at Kalalau Beach, the Kauai Fire Department said. The beach is on the Na Pali Coast on Kauai's north shore."
"Officials identified the helicopter as being operated by Airborne Aviation, a helicopter company that does sightseeing tours of Kauai's canyons, shoreline and waterfalls."
"Derek Kawakami, mayor of Kauai, thanked the coordinated efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard and local police, fire and safety agencies."
""Here on Kauai, whenever somebody puts their feet on our soil, they're one of ours, we treat them like one of ours, they're a part of our family, and our first responders respond with that spirit in mind.""
A helicopter crash occurred at Kalalau Beach on Kauai, resulting in three fatalities and two injuries. The helicopter, operated by Airborne Aviation, was carrying one pilot and four passengers. The area is accessible only by hiking or boat. The injured were taken to Wilcox Medical Center for treatment. Mayor Derek Kawakami expressed gratitude for the response from emergency services, emphasizing the community's care for visitors. This incident follows a previous crash in July 2024 that also resulted in fatalities.
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