What happened
During the cruise phase of flight, the aircraft experienced a critical mechanical failure involving its propulsion system. Specifically, one engine failed entirely, followed by a significant loss of power in the remaining engine. Faced with insufficient thrust to maintain altitude, the crew initiated an emergency descent to lower their elevation.
The pilots targeted a beach area located in Dorchester for an unplanned landing. The aircraft performed a wheels-up maneuver to mitigate impact forces; however, during the landing sequence, the plane transitioned from the shoreline into the ocean.
Despite the severity of the incident, there were no injuries reported among the two crew members. The aircraft was destroyed in the event and is considered a total loss.
Findings
Investigations into the incident focused on the sudden degradation of the propulsion system. The primary factor identified was a powerplant failure occurring for reasons that remain undetermined.