Incident Details
An aircraft was traveling from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Great Inagua Island in the Bahamas. While en route, the pilot reported that fuel was running low. Shortly after this communication, the aircraft crashed into the sea, and radar contact was lost.
Search and Rescue
Search and rescue operations were conducted following the crash. After several days, the search was suspended because no evidence of the aircraft or its three occupants could be located.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was double engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors identified included inadequate preflight preparation, the pilot becoming lost or disoriented, fuel exhaustion, and an improperly loaded aircraft.