NTSB to speak about plane crash that killed 2
Dec 19, 2024
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Investigators from the NTSB arrived in Honolulu and are expected to provide a briefing on Tuesdayʻs plane crash that killed two pilots.
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The crash happened around 3 p.m. near the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport after the pilots reported a control anomaly shortly after taking off, according to the FAA.
Preston Kaluhiwa, 26, and Hiram Defries, 22, both died during the training flight when their Cessna 208 crashed into an abandoned building near the airport.
Private vigil held at hangar for 2 that died in plane crash
DOT’s Ed Sniffen said it appeared the pilot made a lot of adjustments to apparently avoid obstacles in the area, and they were able to avoid crashing into the nearby guideway of the Skyline as well as nearby fuel storage tanks.
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Friends and family of the two gathered at the Kamaka Airlines hangar on Wednesday for a private vigil.