Incident Overview
A twin-engine cargo airplane was on a flight from Christiansted to Charlotte Amalie. During the nighttime approach to Charlotte Amalie, the aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea. The specific circumstances leading to the loss of control have not been determined.
Search and Rescue Operations
Search and rescue operations were promptly initiated following the accident. Despite extensive efforts, the search was suspended after several days because no trace of the aircraft or its crew was found. The location of the crash site remained unknown, and no wreckage was recovered from the sea.
Investigation
An official investigation was conducted to determine the cause of the accident. The investigative body found that due to a lack of evidence, as the wreckage was not located, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined. The absence of physical evidence precluded any definitive conclusions regarding the sequence of events or contributing factors. The investigation was closed without a specific cause being identified.