A helicopter carrying five people crashed Thursday near Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
All those aboard survived, the Coast Guard said. Their identities had not been released.
A Honolulu Emergency Services Department spokeswoman confirmed with KITV News that one passenger was in critical condition.
The helicopter is believed to be owned by Genesis Helicopters, based on a match of the craft’s number and model. The Honolulu-based company, founded by Jeff Gebhard, offers tours of Pearl Harbor and other areas around Oahu, according to the Genesis website.
Hawaii News Now reported the helicopter . There was no immediate word on the extent of the injuries to those aboard or what may have gone wrong.
Here’s a video of the crash, posted by YouTube user “mrmotofy,” and some early crash-related tweets:
My husband just witnessed a helicopter crash into the harbor where he works on base. 馃槺馃挃
— The Button Belle (@thebuttonbelle)
Report of a helicopter going down off Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. Report says it's is a private helicopter, not military.
— AP (@AP_Honolulu)
BREAKING: A chopper went down in the waters near the Arizona Memorial. We're told a military man helped rescue those on board.
— Lynn Kawano (@LynnKawano)
Update news helicopter crash near : All five personnel safely ashore & being assessed for medical concerns by EMS.
— USCG Hawaii Pacific (@USCGHawaiiPac)
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