Flight and Fuel Stop
The twin-engine aircraft was conducting a touristic flight from Punta Cana to Santiago de los Caballeros and back. On the return leg to Punta Cana, the pilot chose to stop at La Romana for fuel. This decision was made because the left fuel tank gauge was inoperative, and the pilot had not refueled at Santiago de los Caballeros.
Engine Failure and Emergency Landing
En route, the left engine failed. The pilot attempted to restart it but was unsuccessful. He then decided to perform an emergency landing in a sugarcane field located in El Prado. Upon touchdown, the aircraft lost its undercarriage and slid for several dozen meters before coming to a stop.
Occupants and Damage
All nine occupants escaped without injury. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official findings state that the accident occurred due to the fact that engine number one was turned off due to lack of fuel, and when making the emergency landing, the captain could not keep the aircraft in the correct path of the selected lane for said landing.