Tourist Helicopter Falls On Hawaii Island, One Person Dies-2 Is Missing

JAKARTA - Helicopters crashed into the sea on Kauai Island, Hawaii, United States (US). One person was killed and the other two are missing, said the Kauai Police Department.

The climbers reported seeing the helicopter crash and called the police at around 13.20, Thursday, July 11.

The Robinson R44 helicopter is part of Ali'i Kaua'i Air touring and chartering.

One person's body was found, as the crew continued to search for two other people. Their identity has not been released by the police, reported by CBS News, Friday, July 12.

The Federal Aviation Administration imposed temporary flight restrictions in search areas during operations, police said.

The National Transportation Safety Council and the FAA will investigate the cause of the crash.