#Hana helicopter crash

The investigation found that the engine had inadvertently shut down on four other prior times prior to the December 16, 2009 incident. The helicopter operated by Sunshine Helicopters, Inc., out of Kahului, Maui, experienced a total loss of engine power and made a forced, uncontrolled landing about 1.3 miles southeast of the Hana Airport.

Fire department rescue personnel are on scene at a helicopter crash that occurred around 1:30 this afternoon in Hana. Initial reports indicate that there were two people injured in the incident. Both were transported by medevac to Maui Memorial Medical Center.  No further details are available at this time.