Maritime Patrol Aircraft Ditched Off Wassenaar After Technical Problems (257)

Incident Overview A maritime patrol aircraft was conducting a flight along the Dutch coast when the crew encountered unknown technical problems. The captain decided to ditch the aircraft approximately 1,500 meters off Wassenaar. ## Rescue and Aftermath All 14 occupants on board were rescued. The aircraft was subsequently towed, but it was assessed as damaged beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified unknown technical problems in flight as the probable cause of the incident. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location beyond the Dutch coast and Wassenaar was provided in the source.