Kauai, Hawaii Helicopter Crash: 5 Things to Know About the Helicopter Crash on Kalalau Beach in Hanalei

Helicopter crash in Kauai, Hawaii: 5 things you need to know

1. There are reports of injuries after a helicopter crashed on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
2. First responders were dispatched to Kalalau Beach after reports of a crash around 3:45 p.m.
3. Authorities involved in the rescue operation included: Hanalei Fire Station, Rescue 3 crews on Air 1, the U.S. Coast Guard, Kauai Emergency Management, U.S. Medical Response and the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
4. The helicopter is believed to be carrying a pilot and four passengers.
5. Their earlier update read: “We have received reports of a possible helicopter crash near Kalalau Beach. Our first responders and Kauai Emergency Management personnel are closely coordinating and responding to this incident. We will provide an update as more information becomes available.”

Reaction to helicopter crash in Kauai, Hawaii

Some people are reacting to news of a helicopter crash in Kauai, Hawaii. One person who said they were on the beach wrote: “We were at Kealia Beach earlier and there was a helicopter flying so close to the water and I thought wow, this must be amazing, I need to do this. I’ve seen a lot of helicopters here but I’ve never seen one so close to the water. Not sure if this is normal.” They added: “I hope everyone is okay.”