The terrifying sound has revealed a pilot’s last five words as his plane crashed into a building near Honolulu airport, killing two.
Emergency crews responded to a training flight that crashed into a building near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport around 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Kamaka Flight 689 was seen at an alarmingly low altitude by witnesses who feared the plane was going to crash.
The pilot’s chilling last words were revealed when the onboard audio transmission heard the pilot announce, “We’re out of control here.”
The pilot was advised to land as safely as possible on “any runway, wherever you can” before crashing into the side of the airport building.
“You’re going right, right?” The tower was heard asking the pilot.
“We’re… we’ve… uh… we’re out of control here,” the pilot replied.
“Okay, if you can land, if you can level it, that’s fine. Any runway, any place you can do it,” they replied.
Witnesses saw the plane flying alarmingly low when the pilot heard it ‘getting out of control’
Smoke was seen coming from the wreckage, which reportedly fell into the building’s parking lot
Smoke was seen coming from the wreckage, which reportedly fell into the building’s parking lot.
Sheldon Hao, chief of the Honolulu Fire Department, said Hawaii News Now that the building was thankfully abandoned at the time, adding that it was “the best-case scenario, no one else was involved.”
It was also revealed that the building would be demolished and turned into an airport parking garage.
A nearby worker, Sergiy Shpanka, told the outlet: ‘[I was working] A few buildings down, and we heard a loud noise.
“It was crazy because it was so low, and then he turned to the left, and we didn’t see… we keep coming over here and looking [the] firework.’
“This could have been much, much worse, but the situation was limited to the two people flying the plane… as far as we know the pilot made a lot of adjustments to minimize the impacts that hit them,” the Hawaiian director said Hawaii airline. Department of Transportation Ed Sniffen.
Witness Nancy Timco said, “I was sitting at my desk and suddenly I saw a small plane fly past my office window, which is on the seventh floor.
“And I said, ‘Oh, it’s really, really low,’ and he started banking and going back to the airport, and then I heard a loud bang.”
The identities of the two people on the crashed plane have not been released, but emergency responders said they had been contacted by the airline and that the family of one on board was at the scene of the crash.
Nancy Timco said, “I was sitting at my desk and suddenly I saw a small plane fly past my office window, which is on the seventh floor. “And I said, ‘Oh, it’s really, really low,’ and he started banking and going back to the airport, and then I heard a loud bang.”
Honolulu Fire Department Chief Sheldon Hao told Hawaii News Now that the building was fortunately abandoned at the time, adding that it was “the best case scenario that no one else was involved.”
Training flight Kamaka Flight 689 crashed into a vacant building, killing the two people on board
Kamaka Air operates as an inter-island airline and logistics company providing air freight services such as charter and pound services.
Director of Honolulu Emergency Services, Dr. Jim Ireland, added: “This is a tragedy today and our thoughts are with the family.”
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said in a statement: I am deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash on O’ahu this afternoon that claimed the lives of two Kamaka Air employees. On behalf of the City and County of Honolulu, I extend my sincere condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those we have lost.
“This heartbreaking incident is a reminder of the dedication and risks taken by those who help keep Hawaii’s essential goods moving. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy at this incredibly difficult time.
“We also thank the first responders who responded quickly to the scene to provide assistance.
“The city stands ready to support Kamaka Air and all involved in every way possible.”