On December 17, 2024, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration N689KA) operated by Kamaka Air was involved in an aviation accident near Honolulu, United States of America during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered an unintended left bank during the climb, leading to a loss of altitude and impact with a building. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane crashed into a vacant building shortly after departing Honolulu, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.
What happened
Following departure from runway 04L at Honolulu-Daniel K. Inouye Airport, a single engine airplane began its initial climb. During this phase of flight, the aircraft failed to follow air traffic control instructions to execute a right-hand turn. Instead, the plane began a left-hand bank.
This unintended maneuver led to a rapid descent toward the ground. The aircraft subsequently struck a vacant building, which triggered a post-impact fire that consumed the wreckage. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and the two fatalities of everyone on board.
Findings
The aircraft deviated from the assigned flight path by banking left instead of the instructed right turn.
The collision with a structure led to an immediate fire.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered an unintended left bank during the climb, leading to a loss of altitude and impact with a building.