Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Sprawling Honolulu Park, No Injuries Reported

On a serene Friday afternoon in the heart of Waikiki, a small plane executed an emergency landing at Kapiolani Park. The incident, which occurred at approximately 3 p.m., remarkably resulted in no injuries to the two individuals aboard the aircraft.

The aircraft, reportedly experiencing a loss of power, skillfully touched down in the 200-acre Kapiolani Park, surrounded by the vibrant tourist destination of Waikiki. Spokesperson Scott Humber, representing the city of Honolulu, confirmed the successful emergency landing, emphasizing that the plane landed safely despite the challenging circumstances.

Eye-Witness Account

Millie Dydasco, a coach for the Leahi Soccer Club, recounted the astonishing scene as the plane gracefully glided mere feet from her position at the park. Despite the potential danger, the landing was described as remarkably smooth, averting a disastrous outcome. Dydasco expressed gratitude that the park was relatively empty at the time, considering the usual daily presence of hundreds of children for soccer practice.

“It was a pretty smooth landing,” she said. “It didn't come smashing down.” She saw a man and woman get out and then embrace each other. Hundreds of kids typically practice soccer in the park daily. “Thank goodness around that time, it was still empty,” Dydasco said. “Had it been another hour and a half, two hours later, with kids on the field ... would it still have landed here?”