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A tragic incident unfolded near Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, where a small aircraft crashed into a vacant building, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The aircraft, identified as a Kamaka Cessna 208 Caravan, was on a training flight when the pilot reported losing control shortly after takeoff. Dashcam footage captured the plane descending erratically before the fatal impact.
Details of the Incident
The crash occurred in an area near the airport, with the vacant building already scheduled for demolition. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by plumes of black smoke. Emergency responders arrived promptly, but both occupants of the aircraft were pronounced dead at the scene. One of the victims has been identified as Hiram Defries, a recent graduate undergoing pilot training.
Pilot’s Final Communication
In the moments leading up to the crash, the pilot issued a distress call citing mechanical issues and difficulty in maintaining altitude. Experts believe that the malfunction may have compromised the plane’s stability, leading to its descent. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the crash to determine the exact cause.
