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To: butterdezillion
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A search and rescue operation was initiated on Dec. 11 after a Makani Kai Air plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Kalaupapa at around 3:35 p.m

Maui police say the plane lost power and the pilot landed the plane in the water about a half mile outside Kalaupapa.

The Coast Guard and the Maui Fire Department lifted eight people out of the water.

One of the passengers swam to shore

One of the passengers, State Director of Health, Loretta Fuddy, died.


748 posted on 03/01/2014 4:26:34 PM PST by Fred Nerks (FAIR DINKUM)
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A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer says Fuddy had no pulse when he reached her to hoist her to safety. Fuddy was the only person on board the plane who didn't survive.

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749 posted on 03/01/2014 4:30:36 PM PST by Fred Nerks (FAIR DINKUM)
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To: Fred Nerks

I know nothing. I see three helicopters. Who do they belong to? One is COASTGUARD. I see nothing about NAVY.


750 posted on 03/01/2014 4:33:13 PM PST by Fred Nerks (FAIR DINKUM)
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