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County of Kaua'i, State of Hawaii

*DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, *MAYOR
*REIKO MATSUYAMA*, MANAGING DIRECTOR






*News Release*

For Immediate Release: April 6, 2026






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Kaua'i Police

COUNTY OF KAUA'I

KAUA'I POLICE DEPARTMENT

RUDY TAI - CHIEF OF POLICE

(808) 241-1900



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*April 6 Update:* The third fatality has been identified as Oksana Pihol, 40, a Ukrainian national.

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*March 27 Update:* Two of the three fatalities have been identified as Margaret Rimmler, 65, and Patrick Haskell, 59, both of Massachusetts; the third fatality is a 40-year-old woman whose identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification. Updates will be provided as they become available.

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*Helicopter Crash at Kalalau Beach Results in Multiple Fatalities*

LĪHU‘E – Multiple agencies responded to reports of a helicopter crash at Kalalau Beach this afternoon.

According to a preliminary report, Kauaʻi Police Dispatch received a text-to-911 message at approximately 3:45 p.m. that a helicopter crashed into the ocean near Kalalau Beach. Officials have identified the helicopter as being operated by Airborne Aviation, with one pilot and four passengers.

The crash resulted in three fatalities, with two others transported to Wilcox Medical Center for treatment.

Personnel and resources from the Kauaʻi Fire Department, the Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency, the United States Coast Guard, American Medical Response, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, and the Kauaʻi Police Department are actively involved in the response.

No further information is available at this time. Updates will be provided as they become available.

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If you are a member of the media with an inquiry for the Kaua‘i Police Department or its representatives, please email kpdpio@kauai.gov. Mahalo!








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