Helicopter crash off Hawaii leaves 3 dead, 2 injured, authorities say

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March 27, 2026
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A helicopter crashed on a remote Kauai beach Thursday, killing three people and injuring two.

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A helicopter crashed Thursday afternoon on a remote beach on Kauai, killing three people and injuring two, according to authorities. The aircraft went down in a remote area of the Hawaiian island, complicating rescue and investigation efforts. The identities of those killed and injured have not yet been released pending family notification. Authorities did not immediately disclose the cause of the crash or details about the helicopter's operator and passengers. The National Transportation Safety Board typically investigates civilian helicopter accidents in Hawaii.

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