What happened
The aircraft was engaged in a training mission when it approached the water surface over Escambia Bay, located off the coast of Pensacola NAS. During this phase of flight, the seaplane executed a hard landing. Following the impact with the water, the aircraft sank. The source material does not specify the make or model of the aircraft, nor does it provide a registration number. Additionally, there is no information available regarding the status of the occupants; the fate of the crew remains unknown.
Findings
The specific reason for the hard landing is not identified in the provided records. No contributing factors or official conclusions have been stated in the source text.