Hanalei, Hawaii — A helicopter crashed Thursday afternoon on a remote beach on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, injuring five people, authorities said.
The Kauai Fire Department said the helicopter was carrying a pilot and four passengers when it crashed on Kalalau Beach. The beach is located on the Na Pali Coast on the north shore of Kauai.
It was not immediately clear how serious the victims’ injuries were.
Helicopter tours are a popular way to explore the cliffs, beaches and waterfalls that surround the Na Pali Coast, which are only accessible by hiking or boat.