Incident Overview
An aircraft experienced a dual engine failure while in level flight. The pilot reported that both engines lost power and all attempts to restart them were unsuccessful. Faced with a complete loss of thrust, the pilot executed a ditching procedure, landing the aircraft on the ocean surface. The aircraft subsequently sank and was not recovered.
Rescue
The pilot and three passengers were rescued two days after the ditching. No additional details about the rescue operation or the condition of the occupants were provided in the official report.
Fuel Considerations
According to fuel consumption estimates, the aircraft should have had adequate fuel for the entire flight plus a reserve. The reason for the engine failure remains undetermined based on the available information.
Official Findings
The probable cause determined by the investigation was an inflight loss of power of both engines for undetermined reasons, followed by a ditching in the ocean.