2 killed in small plane crash during training flight in Honolulu, Hawaii

2 killed in small plane crash during training flight in Honolulu, Hawaii

HONOLULU, HELLO – At least two people were killed in a plane crash in Honolulu, Hawaii on Tuesday afternoon.

According to the Hawaii Department of Transportation, the small plane crashed near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

According to ABC News, the plane was on a training flight when the pilot lost control shortly after takeoff.

Dashcam video appears to show the plane turning sharply downward before crashing.

The pilot could be heard struggling to find a place to land.

“We are out of control here,” the pilot can be heard telling the air traffic control tower.

The pilot was instructed to attempt a landing, but was unsuccessful.

The small plane crashed through an empty building that was already scheduled to be demolished.

Several firefighters were on scene and monitored the incident.

Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang before the crash.

ABC affiliate KITV reports that one of the victims was just 22 years old. He completed training to become a pilot.

The aircraft was a general aviation aircraft providing local air cargo services and therefore was not intended to carry passengers.

The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash.

CNN and ABC News contributed to this report.

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