What happened
The aircraft, assigned to VP-101, crashed into the sea near Davao City after coming under attack. The incident occurred when the floatplane was hit by enemy fire during its operation. As a result of the impact and subsequent crash, all seven individuals on board lost their lives. The crew consisted of the pilot, an engineering officer, and five other air and radio mechanics.
Findings
Official investigations confirmed that the loss of the aircraft was directly caused by hostile action. The primary factor leading to the accident was the shot down by enemy fire, which rendered the plane uncontrollable and led to its crash into the water.