What happened
During a flight near Elbe Island, the pilot encountered an unplanned and unexpected situation while in transit. In response to the developing circumstances, the decision was made to perform a ditching maneuver into the water.
Following the impact with the sea, all three occupants were successfully evacuated from the aircraft without injury. While the crew and passengers escaped safely, the aircraft subsequently sank beneath the surface and is considered lost.
Findings
The investigation indicates that the pilot's decision to ditch was prompted by an unexpected situation encountered during the flight phase.