What happened
The incident occurred during a local training flight conducted at NAS North Island-Halsey Field. The aircraft was a floatplane operating on behalf of 'Project Baker', which involved experimenting with new instrument landing equipment. During the landing phase, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled water loop and subsequently crashed into the water.
Findings
The crash resulted in significant casualties, with one crew member killed and six others injured. The event was linked to the experimental nature of the flight, specifically the testing of new instrument landing systems.