Accident
On a short flight between Belize City-Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport and Belize City-Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport, a single-engine aircraft carrying four US citizens and one pilot suffered an engine failure while cruising along the shore. The pilot reduced altitude and attempted to land on a beach. The aircraft crashed into the sea, coming to rest in approximately two feet of water, broken in two. All five occupants evacuated with minor injuries.
Aftermath
Emergency services responded to the scene. The aircraft was significantly damaged, having separated into two sections upon impact with the water. The occupants were attended to for minor injuries but were otherwise unharmed.
Investigation
Officials examined the wreckage and reviewed available data. The probable cause was determined to be an engine failure, though the specific reason for the failure could not be identified.