5 killed in fiery plane crash in Hawaii
Hanapepe, HAWAII (KHON) — Five people have died in a fiery plane crash that occurred just outside the fence line of Port Allen Airport in Hawaii.
The names of those involved in the crash have not yet been confirmed.
The FAA reports that a single-engine, home-built Vans RV6 crashed under unknown circumstances during takeoff.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. Monday during a skydiving tour. The pilot, two skydive instructors and two tandem jumpers were believed to be in the plane at the time of the crash.
Four individuals were pronounced dead at the scene and one adult male was transported to Wilcox Hospital, where he was then pronounced dead.
Firefighters, police and medics remain at the scene of the crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been notified of the incident and will work with officials to help determine the cause of the crash.
The public is advised to avoid the area.This is breaking news. Stay with WISHT.com for updates.