Incident Overview
The crew was conducting a positioning flight from Pago Pago to Honolulu. As the aircraft approached Honolulu from the south, both engines failed. The crew informed air traffic control of the situation and reduced altitude in an attempt to ditch the aircraft. The ditching occurred approximately 100 kilometers south of Honolulu.
Rescue and Aftermath
Both pilots were quickly rescued after the ditching. The airplane subsequently sank and was lost. No further details about the rescue operation or the condition of the crew were provided.
Probable Cause
According to the official findings, the probable cause of the double engine failure was fuel exhaustion. Investigators believe that the fuel quantity was insufficient to cover the distance from Pago Pago to Honolulu, or that the crew encountered strong headwinds, which increased fuel consumption.