What happened
During the initial stages of takeoff, an aircraft experienced a critical influx of seawater into the airframe. This flooding caused the plane to lose stability and sink into Evans Bay, located in Wellington.
Despite the severity of the water ingress and the subsequent sinking of the vessel, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The incident occurred specifically during the takeoff phase of flight, preventing the crew from maintaining altitude or completing the departure.
Findings
Investigations into the event indicate that the primary reason for the loss of the aircraft was the flooding of the airframe with seawater during the takeoff sequence.