No fatalities

Aircraft crash during approach to Marsh Harbour Airport (N799NW)

Marsh Harbour, BahamasLanding (descent or approach)

On December 26, 1990, a Cessna 401 (registration N799NW) operated by Air Mobile Ministries was involved in an aviation accident near Marsh Harbour, Bahamas during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed while approaching Marsh Harbour Airport under unknown circumstances, resulting in injuries to all five people on board.

What happened

An aircraft was involved in an accident while performing an approach to Marsh Harbour Airport. The specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined, as the circumstances surrounding the crash have not been established.

During the descent phase of the flight, the aircraft struck the ground, leading to the total destruction of the airframe. There were five people on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. All five occupants sustained injuries as a result of the impact.

Findings

The exact cause of the accident is currently unknown, as the circumstances of the crash have not been identified by investigators.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Dec 1990 Cessna 401 accident near Marsh Harbour, Bahamas?

An aircraft crashed while approaching Marsh Harbour Airport under unknown circumstances, resulting in injuries to all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Dec 1990 Cessna 401 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Dec 1990 involved a Cessna 401, registration N799NW, operated by Air Mobile Ministries, at Marsh Harbour, Bahamas.