What happened
During a scheduled post-production test flight, a twin engine airplane departed from Vero Beach Airport. While the aircraft was performing its mission and cruising along the coastline, it experienced an uncontrolled descent. The plane went down in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 16 miles away from the shore.
All personnel on board were lost in the accident. The flight involved two fatalities, as both pilots perished when the aircraft struck the water. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.
Findings
Following an investigation into the crash, authorities stated that the specific reason for the loss of control could not be determined.