Occurrence
While descending to Charlotte Amalie-Harry S. Truman Airport in good weather conditions, the pilot informed air traffic control that both engines had failed simultaneously. Realizing it would not be possible to reach the airport, the pilot decided to ditch the aircraft a few kilometers offshore. The airplane slid on water for a few meters before coming to rest.
Evacuation and Rescue
All seven occupants evacuated the cabin and were quickly rescued. The aircraft sank and was lost. The wreckage was not recovered.
Investigation
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The aircraft was not recovered, which limited the scope of the investigation.