Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes Offshore After Double Engine Failure (N82922)

Incident Overview and Route Details A twin-engine aircraft was operating a short flight from Santo Domingo-Herrera Airport to Santo Domingo-La Américas Airport when it encountered a critical failure. The aircraft was carrying a total of two occupants: one pilot and one passenger. ## Engine Failure and Crash During the flight, both engines failed, leading to a loss of power. The aircraft subsequently crashed into the sea, coming to rest a few dozen meters offshore. ## Casualties and Rescue The passenger was successfully rescued from the water. The pilot, however, was killed in the accident. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a double engine failure resulting from fuel exhaustion.