What happened
During the final approach phase of flight into Windsor Locks-Bradley Airport, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of power from both engines. The left engine lost power first, followed by a failure of the right engine. In an attempt to manage the emergency, the crew initiated an unplanned landing procedure. During this maneuver, the aircraft type impacted several trees before catching fire and being destroyed upon impact.
There were two people on board during the incident. Both occupants sustained slight injuries, and no fatalities were reported following the crash.
Findings
Investigations into the dual engine failure identified specific mechanical malfunctions within both powerplants. The left engine's failure was attributed to a lack of lubrication for a specific component in the compressor assembly, specifically affecting the bearing and rotor shaft, which led to overheating. Simultaneously, the right engine suffered a failure in its turbine assembly due to a fatigue fracture on a turbine blade or wheel. The primary driver of the accident was mechanical failure of both engines caused by internal component malfunctions.