What happened
During an approach to Marshfield Airport from the northeast, the aircraft's right engine ceased functioning. In an attempt to compensate for the loss of power, the pilot applied more thrust to the left engine. However, this adjustment was insufficient to keep the plane at a safe altitude.
As a result, the pilot performed an emergency ditching in the waters off Humarock. All 14 occupants on board were successfully rescued from the scene. The aircraft eventually drifted and came to rest on the beach, where it sustained damage beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor in the incident was a powerplant failure of unknown origin.