Twin-Engine Survey Aircraft Ditches Offshore Near Rio de Janeiro (PT-WOT)

Incident Overview and Flight Details A twin-engine aircraft was conducting a survey flight off the coast of the State of Rio de Janeiro when it encountered operational difficulties. The flight had departed from Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho Airport in the afternoon. While attempting to return to its base, the pilot reported problems with the aircraft and made the decision to ditch the plane in the water. ## Outcome and Rescue Operations The aircraft came to rest in the water a few hundred meters offshore. All three occupants on board were successfully rescued. Following the ditching, the aircraft sank. The source does not specify the exact aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the specific cause of the problems encountered.