Three people have died after a helicopter crashed off the Hawaiian island of Kauai, police said. The helicopter was carrying one pilot and four passengers, police said in a statement. Two survivors were taken to a hospital for treatment. Police said the helicopter was operated by Airborne Aviation, a company whose website advertises a doors-off thrill seekers adventure tour of the picturesque island's waterfalls, canyons, and beaches. The US Coast Guard said the helicopter crash-landed about 100 yards off Kalalau beach. Authorities have not yet identified the victims. Police said they responded to an alert of the crash at around 15:45 local time (01:45 GMT), along with the coast guard and fire department. Kauai's Mayor Derek Kawakami praised the recovery effort, telling local media: Here on Kaua'i, whenever somebody puts their feet on our soil, they are one of ours. We treat them like one of ours, they are a part of our family, and our first responders respond with that spirit in mind. Andrew Williams, search and rescue mission coordinator for the coast guard in Honolulu, said: We are greatly saddened by the loss of three lives in this helicopter crash and thinking of those individuals' families and friends. Helicopter tours are a popular way for visitors to tour the island, which is where the blockbuster apocalyptic film Jurassic Park was filmed. Airborne Aviation's 50 minute tour of the island offered a maximum of four passengers and costs $348 each per passenger, according to its website. BBC News has contacted Airborne Aviation for comment. The incident is the latest fatal crash in Kauai involving a tour helicopter. Three people were killed after a helicopter operated by a different tour company crashed in July 2024. The 2024 crash was caused by an encounter with turbulence due to downdraft winds that resulted in mast bumping and an inflight breakup, a report by the National Transportation Safety Board said.
Tragic Helicopter Crash in Hawaii Claims Three Lives

Tragic Helicopter Crash in Hawaii Claims Three Lives
A helicopter crash off Kauai's coast has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, with two survivors now recovering in a hospital. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Three people have died following a helicopter crash near Kalalau beach on Kauai, Hawaii. The helicopter, operated by Airborne Aviation, was carrying one pilot and four passengers when it crash-landed about 100 yards off the beach. Police and rescue teams responded to the incident after reports of the crash. Kauai’s Mayor praised the efforts of the first responders. Airborne Aviation is known for its popular scenic tours over the island’s breathtaking landscapes.


















