What happened
An aircraft conducting a maritime patrol flight encountered difficulties while operating over the waters near Gibraltar. The machine subsequently impacted the surface of the sea, leading to a crash. The incident resulted in the loss of life for two members of the flight deck and airframe crew. Five other individuals aboard the aircraft were successfully rescued from the water following the impact.
Findings
The specific technical or operational factors contributing to this accident have not been detailed in the available records. The circumstances surrounding the descent into the sea remain classified as unknown, with no definitive conclusion regarding a mechanical failure, pilot error, or external hazard provided in the source material.