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.