What happened
During a morning patrol mission departing from Lomé Airport, an aircraft flying over the Gulf of Guinea experienced a critical mechanical emergency. While en route, the crew observed a significant rise in temperature across both engines. Shortly after this temperature spike, both powerplants failed nearly at the same time.
In response to the dual engine failure, the pilot initiated a descent to lower altitude and attempted an emergency ditching in the Atlantic Ocean. The aircraft went down in international waters, approximately 320 km west of Annobón Island. Of the two people on board, one fatality was recorded, while the other crew member was successfully rescued from the wreckage. Following the impact, the aircraft sank and remains lost.
Findings
Investigations into the accident highlighted several critical indicators of engine distress prior to the loss of power. The crew reported observing excessive temperature levels within the engines alongside a drop to zero oil pressure. These conditions contributed to the simultaneous failure of both engines during the flight.