Incident Overview
A ferry flight en route from Guyana to Quebec (St Jean) crashed into the Caribbean Sea approximately 77 kilometers south of Bridgetown, Barbados. The aircraft had been in storage for 15 months in Guyana before departing on the ferry flight.
Sequence of Events
While cruising south of Barbados Island, the crew informed air traffic control that one engine had failed and the second engine was overheating. Minutes later, the aircraft crashed into the sea.
Search and Rescue
Search and rescue operations were initiated following the accident. However, after several days with no trace of the aircraft or its three crew members, the search was eventually abandoned.
Crew
The aircraft was crewed by three individuals: pilots Dave Holland and Grant Davidson, and flight engineer Richard Cusson.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be engine failure for unknown reasons.