What happened
The incident occurred immediately following departure from Kwajalein Atoll Airport. The aircraft lost control and impacted the sea surface shortly after takeoff. There was no opportunity for a safe landing or diversion due to the immediate nature of the failure. All 16 occupants on board were killed in the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the technical cause, maintenance history, or contributing factors leading to the loss of control. The record confirms only the location of the crash and the total number of fatalities.