2 Killed After Plane Crashes into Building Near Honolulu Airport During Training Flight

Mar. 15, 2025

Two people are dead after a plane crashed into a building near the Honolulu Airport.

The Honolulu Fire Departmentsaid in a news releasethat authorities responded just after 3 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to an “aircraft crash” at 3129 Ualena Street — near the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

“The fire was declared under control and extinguished at 3:57 p.m. Sadly, the two souls onboard the aircraft passed away,” the department added.

TheFederal Aviation Administrationsaid in a report that the plane crashed into a vacant building “shortly after departure” for an “instructional” flight.

The National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the crash, said the flight crew reported control anomalies soon after take-off, according toHawaii News Now.

One of the two pilots aboard the Kamaka Air training flight informed air traffic controllers that they were “out of control” moments before impact,FOX affiliate KHONreported.

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Services have been made available to help those who witnessed the incident “process” they saw, the governor added.

Hawaii’s Department of Transportation team “will provide all necessary support to federal officials” as an investigation into the crash is conducted, Green said in his statement.

The cause of the crash “may not be known for some time,” the governor added.

David Hinderland, Kamaka Air CEO, said in a statement that the company is making itself available to authorities during the investigation, according to Hawaii News Now.

“At this time, we ask for your patience, as you know the urgency of getting correct information that not only offers a clear understanding of what happened, but to assure that the information is handled appropriately,” Hinterland shared.

Kamaka Air did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

source: people.com