Incident Overview
A charter flight en route from Keflavik, Iceland, to Saint John's, Newfoundland, experienced simultaneous failure of both engines as a result of fuel exhaustion. The crew attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft subsequently crashed into the Atlantic Ocean approximately 160 kilometers east of Saint John's. All three individuals on board lost their lives in the accident.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined that the crew lacked experience on this particular aircraft type. Furthermore, the pilot had never previously conducted a transatlantic flight. During the journey, the aircraft encountered strong headwinds throughout the route, which led to higher-than-expected fuel consumption and a lower ground speed than planned. Specifically, the aircraft's speed was recorded at 112 km/h instead of the anticipated 150 km/h.