Incident Overview
A cargo aircraft operating a flight from Roseau to Christiansted experienced an in-flight emergency when the left engine lost hydraulic pressure during normal cruise. The crew responded by shutting down the affected engine and feathering its propeller.
Shortly thereafter, the right engine misfired. In response to the deteriorating conditions, the captain reduced the aircraft's altitude and executed a ditching maneuver off the coast of Goyave.
Rescue and Aircraft Loss
All four occupants were quickly rescued from the aircraft following the ditching. The aircraft subsequently sank and was lost. No details regarding injuries or fatalities were provided in the source.
Probable Cause
The official investigation identified the probable cause as failure of the left engine due to a hydraulic pressure issue for unknown reasons. The right engine also partially failed, likely after being subject to excessive use.