What happened
A private flight traveling from San Salvador-Ilopango Airport toward Barranquilla, with a planned stop in San Andrés Island, was involved in an accident during its arrival phase. The twin engine aircraft was operating with a crew consisting of one pilot and one passenger.
As the aircraft was performing its final approach to runway 06 at San Andrés-Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Airport, the left engine ceased functioning. In an attempt to maintain altitude, the pilot applied additional power to the right engine; however, the aircraft could not sustain its flight path and continued to descend. To avoid a more catastrophic impact, the pilot performed a ditching maneuver near the coastline.
Outcomes
Following the impact with the water, both the pilot and the passenger successfully evacuated the aircraft. Emergency responders arrived promptly, and zero fatalities were reported as both occupants were rescued safely. While the individuals escaped without injury, the twin engine aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.