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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: March 26, 2026
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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
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6:05 P.M. UPDATE: Multiple agencies responding to
helicopter crash Thursday
HANALEI -Five people were injured following a helicopter crash at Kalalau Beach on Thursday, March 26.
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, American Medical Response, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources responded to the incident.
According to a preliminary report, an Airborne Aviation helicopter carrying one pilot and four passengers crashed at Kalalau Beach.
Updates will be provided when more information is available.
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