[TankerKC]

If the Hornet lost both engines the hydraulic boosted flight controls are done working.

What causes a Hornet to lose BOTH engines? Contaminated fuel?

[TheOgre]

Contaminated fuel possible although with military supplied fuel highly unlikely, but possible. Fuel starvation, bird injestion many reasons. I read the aircraft was already single engine while making the approach. This is an interesting case for sure.