Plane crash occurred near Honolulu Airport



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A tragic plane crash occurred near Honolulu Airport involving a Kamaka Air Cessna 208 aircraft during a training flight. The incident happened on Tuesday, December 18, 2024, around 3:15 p.m. local time.

Key Details
  • Two pilots died: Preston Kaluhiwa and Hiram deFries (22-year-old trainee)
  • Aircraft lost control and crashed into a vacant building in an industrial area
  • The plane was on a training flight to Lanai Airport
  • No other casualties reported
Crash Sequence
  • Pilots reported being "out of control" during radio communication
  • Aircraft veered sharply left and lost altitude
  • Crashed near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
  • Burst into flames upon impact
Immediate Response
  • Honolulu Fire Department and emergency services quickly arrived
  • Fire contained to the exterior of the building
  • FAA and National Transportation Safety Board launched investigations
Hawaii Governor Josh Green expressed condolences, stating that services are available to help those traumatized by the incident.

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