After Charlie overpowers McGarrett at the crash site, he removes the black box, which is actually orange. He then hits it with a rock to destroy it.
The black box is located in the tail section, and is nearly indestructible.
The black box is located in the tail section, and is nearly indestructible.
The pilot was reporting engine failure, but the sound of the engine running smoothly could be heard during the first mayday call. Later some sputtering was dubbed in.
During the shots taken of the plane experiencing "engine failure" helicopter rotor blades could be seen at the top of the screen. They were part of the helicopter taking the shot.
The registration number (N29162) was a banner crudely pasted on to the wreckage of the crashed plane.
After the plane crashes and McGarrett is talking with Charlie Bombay, upon close-up of McGarrett sitting in the doorway of the plane, the POLICE sign is visibly just taped across the side of the plane.
Charlie Bombay calls his girl to send someone to pick him up. His gang arrives at the remote ranch within minutes of his call, despite the fact that if they were on Oahu, it would have taken at least an hour to get to the Big Island, and then at least another hour to get to the ranch where he was.
The plane is supposed to be taking off from Hilo airport, but it's clearly Honolulu International.