What happened
During an approach to Charlotte Amalie-Harry S. Truman Airport, an aircraft was performing its descent under favorable weather conditions. During this phase of flight, the pilot notified Air Traffic Control that both engines had suffered a simultaneous loss of power.
Recognizing that the remaining glide capability was insufficient to reach the runway, the pilot executed an emergency ditching a short distance from the shore. The aircraft impacted the surface of the ocean and slid several meters across the water before coming to a complete stop.
Following the impact, all seven occupants successfully exited the cabin. Emergency responders arrived promptly to rescue the passengers and crew. While the individuals were saved, the aircraft subsequently sank into the sea. The wreckage of the plane has not been retrieved.
Findings
Investigations into the incident determined that the primary factor was a powerplant failure affecting both engines at the same time. The specific underlying reason for this mechanical failure remains undetermined.