In Hawaii, a helicopter crashed with tourists: all the passengers were killed
In the US state of Hawaii on the island of Oahu, a tourist helicopter crashed. All three people on board died, writes Air force.
The accident occurred in Kailua, a popular tourist destination located about 12 miles (19 km) from Honolulu.
Emergency services were nearby when the accident occurred - they were called to another incident.
This is the second tourist helicopter in Hawaii that crashed this month.
Witness Tehani Alo told KGMB-TV that she saw the helicopter spinning out of control before it crashed and caught fire. People nearby did not suffer.
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The four-seater Robinson R44 helicopter belonged to the travel company Novictor Helicopters, which stated that it was cooperating with federal officials in the investigation.
“This accident is terrible for everyone, especially the families and friends of the passengers and pilot who were part of our family at Novictor Helicopters. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and their loved ones,” the company said.
“The safety and well-being of our staff and passengers is our top priority.”
The victims have not yet been identified.
What happened
Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the accident that occurred while driving during rush hour on Oneawa Street in the coastal region. Here is the base of the Marine Corps, which rested former US President Barack Obama.
Debris from the helicopter fell on at least eight houses, with one resident finding a cellphone on his roof and another finding shoes in his yard, local media reported.
Mike Cunningham told KGMB-TV that around 9: 00 local time, the plane fell to the ground about 20 feet (6 meters) in front of him.
“I don’t see how anyone could survive,” Mr. Cunningham said. “Everything was on fire and we couldn’t get to it.”
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