1 dead, 2 remain missing after helicopter crashes into ocean in Hawaii

A helicopter carrying three people crashed into the waters off Kauai, Hawaii, on Thursday, leaving one person dead and two others missing, according to state officials.

The crash occurred about a quarter mile offshore near the Hanakoa Valley along the Na Pali Coast, involving a helicopter from Ali’i Kaua’i Air Tours and Charters.

The Coast Guard and multiple local agencies continue to search for the two missing individuals.

The incident was reported at 1:20 p.m. local time after hikers along the Kalalau Trail witnessed the crash and alerted authorities.

A temporary flight restriction has been put in place by the Federal Aviation Agency as the search operation continues. The helicopter involved was identified as a Robinson R44, ABC News reported.

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