Small Transport; Low Wing; 2 Turboprop Eng
Air Traffic Control Fully Certified
Air Traffic Control Time Certified In Pos 1 (yrs) 19
Workload; Situational Awareness; Human-Machine Interface
ATC Issue All Types; Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Inflight Shutdown; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification
Aircraft
Aircraft X was enroute to EQY. A crossing restriction of 30 miles NE of GSO was issued and an automated handoff to GSO approach was initiated and accepted. The aircraft was then instructed to contact GSO approach. At approximately [time removed] the aircraft called back and reported a total engine failure and was descending. He then requested the closest airport. The aircraft was given 2 airports; DAN 15 miles to his east and GSO 40 miles to his south. The PIC reported he couldn't make GSO and needed the closest airport. I gave him an initial vector to DAN; 15 miles to his east. The PIC requested runway length which was provided as well as the frequency for the runway lights. Several airport position reports were issued. As the aircraft descended radio communications became broken and some information was relayed through other aircraft on the frequency to Aircraft X. The aircraft was observed to turn and get lined up for Runway 20 at DAN. The radar target and altitude information was observed to approximately 100 AGL. The PIC called the departure airport and reported a safe landing approximately 12 minutes later.
Experienced dual engine failures while in IMC with heavy rain approximately 50 miles north of Greensboro; NC and descending per clearance to 13;000 feet. The right engine failed then the left engine over a 1-2 minute timeframe. I stabilized the aircraft and [advised ATC]. Washington Center advised of an airport located approximately 12 NM east of my present position. I landed at DAN without incident. No damage or injury to myself; my passenger; airport property; or aircraft.
ZDC Controller and the pilot involved reported that the aircraft lost both engines and landed successfully at a nearby airport.