Helicopter crash off Kauai, Hawaii kills 3 and injures 2 near Nā Pali Coast
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At least three people were killed and two others were injured when a helicopter crashed into the ocean off the coast of Hawaii on Thursday.
According to the Kauaʻi Police Department, dispatchers received a call about a helicopter crashing into the ocean near Kalalau Beach around 3:45 p.m.
The helicopter was operated by Airborne Aviation and had a pilot and four passengers on board, officials said.
The crash resulted in three fatalities, officials confirmed in a press release. The other two people were taken to Wilcox Medical Center for treatment.
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An area near the Na Pali Coast on the Hawaiian island of Kauai is seen from the air on December 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Maryclaire Dale, File)
The crash site on Kauaʻi’s north shore is a popular spot for helicopter tours, with views of cliffs, beaches and waterfalls along the Nā Pali Coast.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Airborne Aviation for comment.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
