What happened
The incident occurred during a local training flight operated out of Rio de Janeiro. The aircraft, identified as a seaplane, crashed into Guanabara Bay under circumstances that remain unknown at this time. Following the impact, the watercraft sank beneath the surface. Both members of the crew sustained serious injuries in the accident. While one pilot survived the initial crash, one of the crew members died from his injuries six days after the event.
Findings
The specific technical or human factors contributing to the loss of control and subsequent sinking were not detailed in the available records. The outcome was fatal for one individual due to complications arising from the trauma sustained during the crash.