What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was executing a landing maneuver in the waters adjacent to Santa Rosa Island. During this phase of flight, the seaplane lost stability and flipped over, subsequently crashing into the water. The accident resulted in significant casualties among those on board. The pilot did not survive the impact, while four other crew members sustained injuries.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or the environmental conditions at the time of the crash. No further conclusions or contributing factors are documented in the available records.