What happened
During a flight traveling from Cockburn Harbour toward Cockburn Town, the aircraft experienced a critical mechanical issue. The co-pilot issued an emergency declaration after one of the engines ceased functioning while in flight. Following this engine failure, the aircraft was unable to maintain its altitude and descended into the ocean near the Turks and Caicos Islands.
There were 10 fatalities resulting from the impact with the water. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor in the accident was an engine failure, though the specific underlying reason for the loss of power remains unidentified.