Incident Overview
An airplane was flying over the ocean at night when the pilot reported a lack of fuel. Shortly thereafter, both engines lost power. Radar contact with the aircraft remained positive until just before it crashed into the sea approximately 37 miles west of the Portuguese coastline.
Environmental Conditions
At the time of the accident, the wind was reported from 310 degrees at 60 knots, and the sea state was rough.
Location
The crash site was reported to be west of the Monte Real NDB, which is located about 60 miles north of Lisbon, Portugal.
Search and Recovery
Neither the pilot nor the airplane were found during search operations. However, searchers located safety and location equipment from the aircraft.
Pilot Status
The pilot was presumed to have been fatally injured or to have died as a result of the accident.