Incident
A pilot reported that he departed from Boca Raton, Florida, at 1950 Eastern Standard Time. A few minutes after departure, he experienced an electrical fire and a complete electrical failure. Approximately two minutes later, the engine quit. The pilot attempted to restart the engine but was unsuccessful. He then performed a ditching of the aircraft in the Atlantic Ocean.
Location and Rescue
The ditching occurred approximately five miles east of Palm Beach, Florida. After the aircraft came to rest in the water, it sank and was not recovered. The pilot was rescued by a fishing boat that was in the vicinity.
Aftermath
No further details about the aircraft, such as its type or registration, were provided. The pilot's condition was not specified. The incident remains under investigation.