Tour Helicopter Goes Down Near Kalalau Beach
A helicopter operated by Airborne Aviation crashed on the afternoon of March 26, 2026, near Kalalau Beach on Kauai’s remote Na Pali Coast, resulting in three fatalities and two injuries. The helicopter, identified as a Hughes 500, was carrying one pilot and four passengers on a tour flight. Multiple agencies responded to the crash, including the Coast Guard and Kauai Fire Department, who helped rescue the two survivors. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, which was first reported by AeroTime.