Tragic Plane Crash Near Honolulu Airport Claims Lives of Two Pilots in Shocking Incident

In a tragic aviation accident in Honolulu, a small cargo plane operated by Kamaka Air crashed into a vacant building at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, with both pilots on board losing their lives. The incident occurred around 3:15 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Eyewitness footage showed the aircraft flying at a low altitude and sideways before impact, which resulted in a fire and thick black smoke engulfing the crash site.

An audio recording obtained by Hawaii News Now revealed a desperate exchange between the control tower and the pilots. The tower asked the pilots if they were turning right, to which they responded that they had lost control of the aircraft. The control tower urged the pilots to attempt a landing, offering any available runway, but tragically, the crash followed moments later.

Kamaka Air’s CEO, David Hinderland, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the two pilots, whose identities have not been officially released. However, local media reported that family members identified the pilots as Hiram Defries, a young Punahou School graduate and trainee pilot, and Preston Kaluhiwa, a graduate of Kamehameha Schools. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash. Fortunately, no other injuries have been reported, as confirmed by the Honolulu Fire Department.

This incident marks a significant loss for the Kamaka Air community and underscores the unpredictable nature of aviation, despite rigorous safety protocols. As investigations unfold, the aviation sector and those impacted by the tragedy await clarity and answers to prevent future occurrences.

Original Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/plane-crashes-vacant-building-us-honolulu-airport-pilots-killed-9733330/
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Publish Date: 2024-12-19 06:30:00