What happened
The incident occurred while the flight crew was participating in a training exercise in the vicinity of New Plymouth. During the mission, the twin-engine aircraft encountered difficulties and subsequently crashed into the sea off the coast of New Plymouth. The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain unknown. Despite the impact with the water, all four individuals on board were recovered alive.
Findings
No official findings or contributing factors have been detailed in the available source material regarding the specific mechanical or human factors that led to the loss of control.