What happened
The incident occurred during a return leg to the home base following the completion of a maritime patrol mission. The aircraft, identified as a seaplane, lost control and crashed into the water in the vicinity of Mitchell Island. The specific circumstances leading to the loss of the aircraft remain unknown based on the available records.
All personnel on board were killed in the accident. The crew consisted of eight individuals, including the pilot, co-pilot, two flight engineers, a navigator, a mechanic, and two wireless operators. No survivors were reported from this event.