What happened
A flight intended for the purpose of reindoctrination and training for a second-in-command resulted in a fatal accident off the coast of Waimanalo. During the operation, observers noted the aircraft flying at an altitude of approximately 500 feet above the water, maintaining a path parallel to the nearby cliffs.
The flight sequence involved a series of banking turns, moving from left to right. This culminated in a wing-over maneuver that brought the aircraft into a 90-degree right wing-low attitude. Following this maneuver, the aircraft descended into the ocean. The wreckage was not recovered following the impact. There were three fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified the primary factor as an improper use of flight controls by the pilot in command during a maneuvering phase of flight. This led to an in-flight collision with the water.