Double Engine Failure Leads to Ditching Off Marco Island (N820)

Incident Overview During a cruise along the shore, the pilot of an aircraft encountered a double engine failure. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. Unable to maintain a safe altitude, the pilot attempted to ditch the aircraft a few hundred yards off Marco Island. The pilot was quickly rescued while the airplane sank and was lost. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause was a powerplant failure for an undetermined reason. The airplane was not recovered. The source does not provide additional details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the failure or the exact location of the ditching beyond the general area off Marco Island.