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Aircraft crash following takeoff from Sandy Point Airport (N444KA)

Sandy Point, BahamasTakeoff (climb)

On September 12, 1993, a Cessna 402 (registration N444KA) operated by KAL Aero Marine was involved in an aviation accident near Sandy Point, Bahamas during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to maintain altitude after takeoff, leading to a collision with trees and a subsequent stall. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

A twin-engine airplane crashed in a wooded area after struggling to maintain altitude during its initial climb from Sandy Point Airport.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Sandy Point Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced significant difficulty maintaining its climb. During the ascent, the aircraft struck trees and subsequently entered a stall. The impact caused the plane to crash into a nearby wooded region, where a post-crash fire erupted.

All eight people on board sustained serious injuries during the accident. The aircraft was completely destroyed by the resulting flames.

Findings

  • The aircraft was unable to gain sufficient altitude following takeoff.
  • The sequence of events involved a collision with vegetation followed by an aerodynamic stall.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to maintain altitude after takeoff, leading to a collision with trees and a subsequent stall.

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