Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Waimea, Five Rescued

Nov 02, 2026

A small plane made an emergency landing near a cliff edge in Waimea, and all five people on board were rescued.

  • A single-engine aircraft came down in the Menehune Road area just before 9 a.m.
  • The plane ended up close to the edge of a cliff.
  • Rescue crews responded after reports of an emergency landing and found all five occupants.
  • At least one person was being evaluated by responders.

Outlook: Authorities are expected to investigate what caused the emergency landing.

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