THE LAST 7-WORD MESSAGE: The father of co-pilot Dave Fiji has publicly released what he says was his son’s final message on the day of the tragic helicopter crash, and the chilling final word has sparked a wave of speculation online.
According to the grieving father, the message was sent only minutes before communication with the helicopter was lost. For days, the family chose to keep the message private while investigators examined evidence related to the crash. However, after receiving overwhelming support from the public, Dave’s father decided to share the contents of the message.
The seven-word text reportedly read:
“Weather looks bad, checking helicopter instruments again.”
At first glance, the message appeared routine. Friends say Dave was known for his professionalism and habit of double-checking every detail before and during a flight. However, investigators reportedly became interested in the final word of the message after learning that Dave rarely mentioned aircraft systems in personal conversations.
Family members say the message was sent shortly before visibility conditions began to deteriorate along the planned route. While officials have not identified any mechanical problems, some aviation experts believe the wording may suggest that Dave had become concerned about information he was receiving from the aircraft’s instruments.
His father revealed that he initially thought nothing of the text.
“I just told him to be careful and enjoy the honeymoon,” he said. “I never imagined those would be among the last words I’d ever receive from my son.”
Since the release of the message, online discussions have focused on whether the final word—”again”—could indicate that Dave had already checked the instruments multiple times because something did not seem right. Investigators have neither confirmed nor denied that theory.
A source familiar with the inquiry reportedly stated that all aircraft systems are being carefully examined and that no conclusions have been reached. Officials continue reviewing maintenance records, weather data, flight-path information, and recovered electronic evidence.
Friends describe Dave as a highly disciplined pilot who took safety seriously. Several colleagues have suggested that if he was paying unusual attention to the helicopter’s instruments, there may have been a reason.
The emotional disclosure has added another heartbreaking chapter to a tragedy that continues to captivate the public. Only hours before the crash, Dave and his newlywed wife had celebrated their wedding surrounded by family and friends. By the end of the day, their future together had been tragically cut short.
For Dave’s father, however, the message is more than a clue in an investigation.
“It’s the last thing my son ever said to me,” he explained. “No matter what investigators find, those seven words will stay with me forever.”
As authorities continue searching for answers, the final message has become one of the most haunting pieces of evidence yet to emerge from the case.
See the full message below…