What happened
During a scheduled maritime patrol mission, the crew experienced a sudden loss of power in one of the engines while airborne. Due to the mechanical failure, the pilot was unable to maintain altitude and proceeded to perform a controlled ditching in the water a few kilometers from the Cochin coastline.
Following the impact with the sea, all three occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft type successfully without sustaining injuries. While the crew survived the incident, the aircraft subsequently sank into the ocean and is considered a total loss.
Findings
Investigations into the incident focused on the sudden mechanical failure during the flight phase. The primary factor identified was the loss of engine power, though the specific underlying reason for this failure remains undetermined.