The horror moment a helicopter crashed onto a beach was captured in terrifying footage from inside the cockpit.
Miraculously, all four people onboard survived
The footage shows the chopper flying over an idyllic stretch of coastline in Hawaii on a clear, sunny day.
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The engine then suddenly cuts and the rotor blades stop spinning.
The aircraft starts to plummet to the ground as the pilot apparently keeps his cool and picks out a stretch of beach to crash land.
The video doesn’t include the audio from inside the helicopter.
The clip ends as the chopper hits the sand.
The hero pilot was able to save the lives of the three passengers on board the tourist helicopter.
Even more remarkably, only one passenger sustained an injury during the crash on Honopu beach.
The tourist suffered a back injury and was airlifted to Princeville Airport on the island of Kauai.
A team of paramedics from American Medical Response was on hand to treat the passenger.
The injured person has since been released from hospital.
The chopper is used for £253 ($324) tours.
The wrecked helicopter was retrieved from the beach within 24 hours.
An investigation is ongoing.
One local commented: “Rock star pilot right there.
“Well done sir.”
Barrett said: “I’m the pilot’s nephew. He is truly a hero.”
Esteban wrote: “The pilot’s quick thinking and skilful landing on Honopu Beach amidst engine failure deserve commendation.”
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