What happened
During a flight in the vicinity of Salt Cay, the pilot encountered circumstances that necessitated an emergency procedure. While operating the aircraft, the pilot was compelled to execute an unplanned landing on the surface of the ocean.
Following the ditching, the aircraft settled into shallow waters. The impact and subsequent submersion resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the incident, the pilot was successfully rescued from the scene.
Findings
- The aircraft was lost due to the damage sustained during the water landing.
- The incident concluded with the pilot being safely recovered from the offshore location.