What happened
During a nighttime approach to Sint Maarten-Princess Juliana Airport, a Twin Otter disappeared after impacting the ocean. The aircraft went down in the sea at a location situated several kilometers away from the coastline. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.
There were 13 fatalities recorded following the accident, as all individuals on board perished in the crash. At the time of the incident, the specific circumstances surrounding the loss of the aircraft remained undetermined.
Findings
The exact cause of the crash into the water remains unknown, as the event occurred under night conditions and the precise sequence leading to the impact has not been established.