Deadly Kauai Helicopter Crash: Mechanical Glitch Suspected

0:00A new report from the National Transportation Safety Board sheds light on that deadly helicopter crash off Kauaii last month. On March 26th, a sightseeing chopper spun out of control and ditched into the ocean near Kalalao Beach, killing three passengers. The pilot described intense vibrations hitting in waves, getting worse until the bird rolled and plunged. The flight was run by airborne aviation, offering those doors off through a ride over the na Pali Coast, cliffs and waterfalls. That stretches tough, flying sharp ridges and sudden weather shifts make it risky. The chopper had the pilot plus four passengers winning when down, partially submerging on its side. Two folks made it out with serious injuries, the pilot and one passenger, but the report skips how they pulled it off. A nearby flyer saw the whole thing, saying a helicopter looked solid right before it hit the water and broke up. Victims were Margaret Rimler, 65, and Patrick Haskell, 59. Both were Massachusetts, plus Oxonopeo, 40, from Ukraine.

1:04Aviation pros are eyeing a mechanical glitch, maybe in the tail rotor, since those vibes scream failure. The pilot fought the spin like a champ but ran out of height to reach shore. No firm cause yet, but it's pointing to maintenance or design flaws. This crash adds to Hawaii's grim tally, at least 16 dead and chopper wrecks over seven years, and echoes deadly tours elsewhere, like New York's. Hudson River Mishaps, investigators keep digging as families grieve and the tours stay under the spotlight. That wraps Canada news today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.