What happened
During a flight operating between Charlotte Amalie and Fajardo, an aircraft experienced a simultaneous failure of both engines while traversing the coastline of Culebra Island. Following the loss of propulsion, the pilot initiated a descent to lower the altitude of the aircraft. In an attempt to manage the emergency, the pilot performed a ditching maneuver; however, the plane struck the water's surface and crashed a short distance offshore before quickly submerging.
The incident resulted in two fatalities among the passengers. Of the remaining occupants, nine individuals sustained injuries, with five of those injuries classified as serious.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary factor in the accident was the double engine failure occurring during the flight phase.