What happened
During a nighttime cargo operation traveling from Christiansted, a twin engine airplane lost control while approaching Charlotte Amalie. The aircraft impacted the ocean surface during its approach phase.
Following the crash, search and rescue operations were initiated to locate the wreckage and any survivors. These efforts continued for several days before being officially terminated. Despite the extensive search, no debris from the plane or any evidence regarding the status of the crew was recovered.
Findings
Because the wreckage of the aircraft remains missing, investigators were unable to recover physical evidence from the site. Consequently, the specific reason for the loss of control and the subsequent crash could not be established.