What happened
The incident occurred during the landing phase as the aircraft attempted to touch down near Corpus Christi Bay. Instead of making a safe stop on land, the plane entered the water and looped upon impact with the surface. The crash resulted in significant casualties among those on board. Two crew members were killed in the accident, while four other individuals sustained injuries. Following the collision with the bay, the aircraft was declared lost.
Findings
The specific technical or human factors contributing to the deviation from the intended landing path are not detailed in the available source material. The primary outcome recorded is the loss of the airframe and the resulting fatalities and injuries during the water impact.