What happened
On the day of the incident, the aircraft departed Albrook Air Force Base in Panama City to conduct a routine maritime patrol. While cruising along the Panamanian coastline, the seaplane lost contact and subsequently crashed into the water approximately dozens of kilometers off the coast of Jaqué. The accident occurred during the cruise phase of flight. All seven crew members aboard were killed in the event.
Findings
The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain unknown based on the available information. No further details regarding mechanical failure, weather conditions, or human factors have been provided in the source material.