3 killed in helicopter crash on the Hawaiian island of Kauai - AP News

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March 27, 2026
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Three people were killed in a helicopter crash on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

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Three people died when a helicopter crashed on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the accident to determine the cause. Helicopter crashes in Hawaii, while relatively rare, have drawn scrutiny over safety practices and maintenance standards across the islands' tour and transport operators. The identities of the victims and additional details about the aircraft were not immediately disclosed. Emergency responders recovered the wreckage from the crash site.

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