Helicopter Crash on Kauai Beach Kills 3, Injures 2

0:00On March 27, a tourist helicopter crashed on a remote beach in Kauai, Hawaii, killing three people and injuring two others. The aircraft carried one pilot and four passengers when it went down Thursday afternoon at Kalalau Beach along the Naapali coast. That stretch of coastline draws crowds for its stunning cliffs, beaches and waterfalls, but it's only accessible by hiking or boat. The chopper belonged to airborne aviation, which runs popular sightseeing tours featuring doors, off-use of canyons and shorelines. Kauai mayor Derek Kawakami praised the quick response from the U.S. Coast Guard, local police, fire crews and emergency teams. He stressed how first responders treat every visitor like family the moment they arrive. The two survivors were rushed to Wilcox Medical Center, though their conditions remain unclear. Officials are still reaching out to the tour company for more details on what happened. This marks the second fatal helicopter crash on Kauai this year, following a July incident

1:01where turbulence tore apart another tour chopper, killing. The pilot and two passengers, investigations continue into both tragedies as safety questions linger over the scenic flights. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Global News today, AI-powered Global Coverage.