Aircraft said to have 3 on board reported to have crashed off Maui

The Coast Guard was searching late Thursday for a small aircraft that was reported to have gone down off the Hawaiian island of Maui.

The Coast Guard says the aircraft apparently was carrying three people.

Numerous Coast Guard vessels and aircraft were taking part in the search.

UPDATE: The @uscg Fast Response Cutter William Hart has joined in the search for the downed aircraft that was reported to have 3 people on board.

A patrol boat from Station Maui, a MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter, and a C-130 from Air Station Barbers Point also continue in the search.

— USCG Hawaii Pacific (@USCGHawaiiPac) December 16, 2022