Police officers stand near a small plane that landed in Kapiolani Park in Honolulu on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Officials say no one was injured when the plane lost power and landed safely in the sprawling park near the tourist mecca of Waikiki. (Millie Dydasco via AP)


April 17, 2024

A small plane made an emergency landing in Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii, without causing injury to the two individuals aboard, as reported by city officials. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, prompting a response from the Honolulu Emergency Services Department. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene near the Waikiki Shell, a popular amphitheater located within the 200-acre park beneath the iconic Diamond Head crater.

According to Scott Humber, a spokesperson for the city of Honolulu, the plane experienced a loss of power but managed to land safely in the park. Shayne Enright, a representative of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department, confirmed that no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Witness Millie Dydasco, a coach for the Leahi Soccer Club, was preparing for soccer practice when she witnessed the plane's emergency landing. She described the landing as relatively smooth, with the aircraft gliding approximately 20 feet in front of her. Dydasco observed a man and a woman exiting the plane and embracing each other following the landing.

Fortunately, the park was relatively empty at the time of the incident, sparing any potential casualties. Dydasco expressed gratitude that the park was not filled with children at the time of the emergency landing, as hundreds of kids typically practice soccer in the park daily.

The incident raised questions about the timing and potential consequences if the emergency landing had occurred during peak hours when the park is bustling with activity. Dydasco pondered the possibility of a different outcome if the incident had taken place later in the day when children were present on the soccer field.

Overall, the emergency landing in Kapiolani Park served as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of aviation emergencies and the importance of swift and effective response protocols to ensure the safety of the individuals involved and those in the vicinity.

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