Plane crashes in the Bahamas

171 crashes in the Bahamas since 1928, with 335 fatalities. Browse each accident by date, aircraft and location on the interactive map.

Crashes: 171
Fatal crashes: 85
Fatalities: 335
First recorded: August 31, 1928
Most recent: July 10, 2026

Deadliest

September 12, 1980: Douglas DC-3, Freeport, West Grand Bahama, Bahamas (34 fatalities)
September 12, 1980: Douglas DC-3, Freeport, West Grand Bahama, Bahamas (34 fatalities)
May 9, 1948: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, Long Island Long Island, Bahamas (12 fatalities)
July 10, 2026: Cessna 402, San Andros, North Andros, Bahamas (10 fatalities)
May 7, 1954: Lockheed P-2 Neptune, Nassau New Providence, Bahamas (10 fatalities)

Manufacturers

Aircraft

Years

1980 (12)
1988 (8)
1978 (6)
1979 (6)
1982 (6)
1986 (6)
1989 (6)
1995 (6)
1965 (4)
1973 (4)
1984 (4)
2007 (4)

All crashes (page 1 of 2)

July 10, 2026: Cessna 402, San Andros, North Andros, Bahamas (10 fatalities)
February 17, 2024: Cessna 402, Nassau-Lynden Pindling, New Providence, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
August 19, 2023: Cessna 402, Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas (1 fatality)
June 5, 2022: Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, Deadmans Cay, Long Island, Bahamas (1 fatality)
January 5, 2022: Cessna 402, Chub Cay, Berry Islands, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
July 5, 2021: IAI 1124 Westwind, Treasure Cay, Central Abaco, Bahamas (2 fatalities)
April 16, 2021: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, South Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas (1 fatality)
October 18, 2019: Douglas DC-3, Nassau-Lynden Pindling, New Providence, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
May 20, 2019: Cessna 402, Staniel Cay, Exuma, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
June 5, 2018: Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, Rock Sound, South Eleuthera, Bahamas (3 fatalities)
May 15, 2017: Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise, Eleuthera Island, Bahamas (4 fatalities)
March 8, 2017: Pilatus PC-12, Cat Cay, Bimini, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
December 2, 2014: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas (1 fatality)
November 9, 2014: Learjet 35, Freeport, West Grand Bahama, Bahamas (9 fatalities)
August 18, 2014: Cessna 340, Freeport, West Grand Bahama, Bahamas (4 fatalities)
February 15, 2014: Cessna 501 Citation I, Stella Maris, Long Island, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
August 25, 2013: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), Cat Cay, Bimini, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
June 13, 2013: Saab 340, Marsh Harbour, Central Abaco, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
April 4, 2013: Cessna 402, Mayaguana, Mayaguana, Bahamas (3 fatalities)
March 9, 2012: Beechcraft 100 King Air, Deadmans Cay, Long Island, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
December 14, 2010: Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, Nassau-Lynden Pindling, New Providence, Bahamas (2 fatalities)
October 5, 2010: Cessna 402, Nassau-Lynden Pindling, New Providence, Bahamas (9 fatalities)
September 19, 2010: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, South Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
January 7, 2010: Saab 340, Nassau-Lynden Pindling, New Providence, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
December 17, 2009: Dassault Falcon 20, Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas (2 fatalities)
June 9, 2008: Rockwell Shrike Commander 500, Alice Town, Bimini, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
December 20, 2007: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, Chub Cay, Berry Islands, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
June 27, 2007: Britten-Norman Islander, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
April 20, 2007: De Havilland DHC-8-300 (Dash-8), Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera Island, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
April 10, 2007: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), Bird Cay, Berry Islands, Bahamas (2 fatalities)
December 9, 2006: De Havilland DHC-3 Otter, Flamingo Bay, East Grand Bahama, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
May 24, 2006: IAI 1124 Westwind, Moss Town, Exuma, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
April 21, 2006: Cessna 402, Freeport, West Grand Bahama, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
May 16, 2005: Britten-Norman Islander, Moss Town, Exuma, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
October 22, 2004: Beechcraft 1900C, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
March 31, 2004: Cessna 402, Walker's Cay, North Abaco, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
July 13, 2003: Cessna 402, Treasure Cay, Central Abaco, Bahamas (2 fatalities)
June 17, 2003: Cessna 402, Little Whale Cay, Berry Islands, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
April 3, 2002: Cessna 402, Nassau-Lynden Pindling, New Providence, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
January 17, 2002: Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III, Nassau-Lynden Pindling, New Providence, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
August 25, 2001: Cessna 402, Marsh Harbour, Central Abaco, Bahamas (9 fatalities)
August 12, 2000: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air, Spanish Cay, North Abaco, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
July 20, 2000: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas (2 fatalities)
February 2, 2000: Beechcraft D18, Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
September 19, 1999: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air, Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas (2 fatalities)
September 9, 1999: Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, San Andros, North Andros, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
May 12, 1999: Rockwell Aero Commander 500, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas (1 fatality)
May 11, 1998: Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
February 3, 1998: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), George Town, Exuma, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
November 9, 1997: Britten-Norman Trislander, Little Farmer's Cay, Black Point (Exuma), Bahamas (0 fatalities)
July 10, 1997: Cessna 402, Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
May 15, 1996: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air, Treasure Cay, Central Abaco, Bahamas (2 fatalities)
April 20, 1996: Cessna 441 Conquest, Walker's Cay, North Abaco, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
September 13, 1995: Cessna 402, Marsh Harbour, Central Abaco, Bahamas (5 fatalities)
August 28, 1995: Beechcraft E18, West End, West Grand Bahama, Bahamas (1 fatality)
July 10, 1995: Rockwell Aero Commander 500, Treasure Cay, Central Abaco, Bahamas (1 fatality)
June 30, 1995: Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
April 26, 1995: Cessna 550 Citation II, Walker's Cay, North Abaco, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
March 23, 1995: Beechcraft E18, Walker's Cay, North Abaco, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
March 25, 1994: Cessna 402, Arthur's Town, Cat Island, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
October 12, 1993: Cessna 402, Congo Town, South Andros, Bahamas (2 fatalities)
September 12, 1993: Cessna 402, Sandy Point, South Abaco, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
January 2, 1993: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, South Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
June 13, 1992: Cessna 402, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
June 1, 1991: GAF Nomad N.24, Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas (2 fatalities)
March 18, 1991: Cessna 402, Treasure Cay, Central Abaco, Bahamas (5 fatalities)
December 26, 1990: Cessna 401, Marsh Harbour, Central Abaco, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
June 20, 1990: Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, New Town, North Andros, Bahamas (1 fatality)
December 2, 1989: Douglas DC-6, George Town, Exuma, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
December 2, 1989: Douglas DC-6, George Town, Exuma, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
April 29, 1989: Beechcraft 65 Queen Air, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
April 29, 1989: Beechcraft 65 Queen Air, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
March 31, 1989: Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, Hoffmans Cay, Berry Islands, Bahamas (1 fatality)
March 31, 1989: Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, Hoffmans Cay, Berry Islands, Bahamas (1 fatality)
August 19, 1988: Partenavia P.68, Duncan Town, Ragged Island, Bahamas (6 fatalities)
August 19, 1988: Partenavia P.68, Duncan Town, Ragged Island, Bahamas (6 fatalities)
August 9, 1988: Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III, Marsh Harbour, Central Abaco, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
August 9, 1988: Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III, Marsh Harbour, Central Abaco, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
June 27, 1988: Cessna 414 Chancellor, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas (1 fatality)
June 27, 1988: Cessna 414 Chancellor, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas (1 fatality)
April 4, 1988: Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I, Freeport, West Grand Bahama, Bahamas (5 fatalities)
April 4, 1988: Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I, Freeport, West Grand Bahama, Bahamas (5 fatalities)
December 5, 1987: Cessna 402, Arthur's Town, Cat Island, Bahamas (1 fatality)
December 5, 1987: Cessna 402, Arthur's Town, Cat Island, Bahamas (1 fatality)
November 17, 1986: Douglas DC-6, Congo Town, South Andros, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
November 17, 1986: Douglas DC-6, Congo Town, South Andros, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
September 9, 1986: Swearingen SA226T Merlin III, Mclean’s Town Cay, East Grand Bahama, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
September 9, 1986: Swearingen SA226T Merlin III, Mclean’s Town Cay, East Grand Bahama, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
March 26, 1986: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, West End, West Grand Bahama, Bahamas (6 fatalities)
March 26, 1986: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, West End, West Grand Bahama, Bahamas (6 fatalities)
March 28, 1985: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, Staniel Cay, Exuma, Bahamas (3 fatalities)
March 28, 1985: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, Staniel Cay, Exuma, Bahamas (3 fatalities)
May 11, 1984: Rockwell Aero Commander 500, Rat Cay, Exuma, Bahamas (1 fatality)
May 11, 1984: Rockwell Aero Commander 500, Rat Cay, Exuma, Bahamas (1 fatality)
March 31, 1984: Cessna 402, Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas (6 fatalities)
March 31, 1984: Cessna 402, Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas (6 fatalities)
November 5, 1982: Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas (3 fatalities)
November 5, 1982: Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas (3 fatalities)
August 6, 1982: Beechcraft 65 Queen Air, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas (0 fatalities)
August 6, 1982: Beechcraft 65 Queen Air, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas (0 fatalities)