What happened
During a night operation, a seaplane attempted to land on the water surface of Pensacola Bay. While executing the landing phase, the aircraft lost control, looped unexpectedly, and subsequently sank beneath the waves. The accident resulted in significant casualties, with one crew member killed and six others sustaining injuries.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or the precise aerodynamic factors that caused the loop during the landing phase. No further investigative conclusions are stated in the available records.