Helicopter crash on Kauai, Hawaii leaves 3 dead and 2 injured
A helicopter crashed Thursday on a remote beach on Kauai, Hawaii, resulting in three fatalities and two injuries.

A helicopter crashed Thursday afternoon on a remote beach on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two others, according to authorities.
The aircraft, operated by Airborne Aviation, went down in ocean waters off the coast of Kauai. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of the crash.
The incident occurred on a remote area of the island, though specific details about the crash location and circumstances have not been fully released by officials. All five people aboard the helicopter were accounted for at the scene.
The two injured survivors were treated for their injuries, though the extent of their conditions has not been disclosed. The identities of the victims have not been released pending notification of family members.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are expected to investigate the cause of the crash. Hawaii's helicopter tour industry has faced scrutiny in recent years following several fatal accidents involving sightseeing flights around the islands.