Incident Overview
The pilot of a ferry flight en route from Honolulu, Hawaii, to Oakland, California, across the Pacific Ocean, experienced a dual engine failure that forced a ditching.
Sequence of Events
During the flight, the right engine sustained a loss of oil pressure. The pilot responded by securing the engine. Approximately two and a half hours later, the left engine began to lose oil, and subsequently its oil pressure and power output decreased. The pilot was unable to maintain the cruising altitude and made the decision to ditch the airplane into the Pacific Ocean.
Ditching
The pilot successfully ditched the aircraft next to a rescue vessel that was in the vicinity. The presence of the rescue vessel allowed for immediate assistance following the ditching.
Summary
The flight, which began as a routine ferry crossing, was interrupted by oil pressure anomalies in both engines, leading to a controlled ditching in the ocean. No further details were provided in the source regarding aircraft type, registration, or other specifics.