One injured in helicopter crash Tuesday

Published on February 27, 2024

HONOPU – One person was injured following a helicopter crash at Honopu Beach on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

On Tuesday, first responders were dispatched to a report of a helicopter crash at Honopu Beach at approximately 1:40 p.m.

Personnel from the Hanalei fire station and Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 responded to the incident.

According to a preliminary report, a Jack Harter helicopter carrying one pilot and four passengers crashed at Honopu Beach, with one passenger suffering a back injury. The three passengers and the pilot did not report any injuries, and were later retrieved by another Jack Harter helicopter. After Air 1 landed, Rescue 3 accessed the injured person and transported the passenger to Princeville Airport to awaiting personnel with American Medical Response. 

First responders cleared the scene at approximately 3:40 p.m.

Updates will be provided when more information is available. 

On Tuesday, first responders were dispatched to a report of a helicopter crash at Honopu Beach at approximately 1:40 p.m.

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