Multiple agencies responding to helicopter crash Thursday

Published on March 26, 2026

Kauai Emergency Management Agency News Release

HANALEI - Injuries following a helicopter crash at Kalalau Beach on Thursday, March 26 have been reported.

On Thursday, first responders were dispatched to a report of a helicopter crash at Kalalau Beach at approximately 3:45 p.m.

Personnel from the Hanalei fire station, Rescue 3 aboard Air 1, United States Coast Guard, the Kaua'i Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources responded to the incident.

According to a preliminary report, a helicopter carrying one pilot and four passengers crashed at Kalalau Beach.

Updates will be provided when more information is available.

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