What happened
The incident occurred during the final approach phase of flight. The aircraft failed to maintain a safe trajectory and impacted the surface of the St Johns River, located off the coast of Jacksonville-Towers Field NAS. Upon impact, the airframe broke apart and sank into the water. Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene to recover personnel from the river.
The accident resulted in significant loss of life within the cockpit and cabin. A total of five crew members lost their lives in the crash. Additionally, five other individuals on board sustained injuries ranging from minor to severe during the impact and subsequent rescue operations. The specific aircraft registration was not provided in the available source material.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the accident was the loss of control or failure to arrest descent during the landing phase over water. The proximity of the flight path to the riverbank at Jacksonville-Towers Field NAS contributed to the location of the impact site. No further technical details regarding mechanical failures or specific pilot actions were included in the source text.