What happened
During a scheduled cargo operation, the flight crew experienced mechanical difficulties involving the aircraft's engines. Due to the nature of the engine problems, the decision was made to perform an emergency ditching in the ocean. The event took place approximately 15 km south of Cockburn Harbour in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Following the impact with the water, both members of the crew were successfully evacuated from the aircraft without injury. While the personnel survived the incident, the aircraft subsequently sank into the sea and is considered a total loss.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the emergency landing was engine problems encountered during the flight phase.