Engine failure and river crash in Laos (XW-PBN)

What happened

During a flight over Laos, an aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of power in both engines. Following the loss of propulsion, the plane descended and impacted the surface of the Mekong River. While the aircraft was lost in the accident, the pilot was successfully recovered from the wreckage. The individual sustained serious injuries during the event.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary reason for the dual engine failure was fuel starvation, which prevented the engines from maintaining necessary power during the flight phase.