On November 27, 2001, a Let L-410 (registration XA-SYJ) operated by Aero Ferinco was involved in an aviation accident near Playa del Carmen, Mexico in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft suffered an unexpected failure of both engines during its flight path. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A positioning flight experienced a dual engine failure, leading to an emergency ditching in the ocean near Playa del Carmen.
What happened
During a repositioning flight traveling from Cozumel toward Playa del Carmen, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of power in both engines. This mechanical failure resulted in a rapid loss of altitude while the plane was still in flight.
In an attempt to manage the emergency, the crew performed a ditching maneuver in the waters off the coast of Playa del Carmen. Following the impact with the sea, the aircraft subsequently sank and was lost. The Mexican coast guard responded to the incident and successfully rescued all individuals on board. There were four injuries reported among the crew members during the accident.
Findings
The investigation into the event identified a double engine failure as the primary factor that led to the loss of flight capability and the subsequent ditching.
Probable cause
The aircraft suffered an unexpected failure of both engines during its flight path.