07-03-19 Single engine Cessna emergency landing on Waikoloa Road

By Jason | Published: July 3, 2019

Hawaiʻi Police Department
South Kohala District
Lieutenant Robert P. Pauole
Phone: 887-3080
Report No. 19-052867

 

Media Release

Responding to a 10:36 a.m. call on Waikoloa Road near the 4 mile marker, South Kohala Patrol Officers determined that a single engine Cessna 206 Stationair, owned by William Aerial & Mapping, made an emergency landing after losing power. 

The Cessna 206 struck a traffic sign, which redirected the plane off the roadway and down a 25 foot embankment on the West side of the roadway.  The pilot and co-pilot, who were the only occupants, were uninjured during the emergency landing.  

Further questions can be directed to Eric Gomez of William Aerial & Mapping at (512) 902-7670.

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