What happened
During a flight traveling from Kamuela toward Honolulu, an engine failure occurred while the aircraft was en route. In response to the loss of power, the pilot initiated a descent to a lower altitude. The crew subsequently performed a ditching maneuver off the north coast of Hawaii Island, specifically near Upolu.
Following the impact with the water, both individuals on board were successfully rescued from the scene. However, the aircraft sank into the ocean and has not been retrieved by recovery teams.
Findings
Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor was a powerplant failure, though the specific underlying reason for the engine's malfunction remains undetermined.