A tour helicopter that went down around South Point east of Pohue Bay Beach Wednesday evening was identified as an aircraft operated by Paradise Helicopters.
As of 7:14 p.m., the five occupants and pilot were evacuated and are in transport to a nearby hospital. It is unknown the severity of their injuries at this time.
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Hawai‘i Fire Department reports Paradise Helicopters will be responsible for the crash site and is coordinating with the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Rescue crews are responding to a helicopter crash that occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m.
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According to Hawai‘i Fire Department, Chopper I just arrived on scene, where the downed aircraft was located approximately 3 miles from Poko Drive.
Preliminary reports indicate six occupants self-extricated and are walking around.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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