What happened
During a takeoff attempt at NAS Port of Spain, the aircraft experienced a bounce. Following this initial contact with the surface, the nose of the plane dug into the water, causing the seaplane to sink. The incident resulted in injuries for every member of the crew. While all ten individuals sustained harm, some suffered serious injuries.
The aircraft was operated by VP-81. The personnel on board included the pilot and nine other crew members with various ratings such as Lieutenant Junior Grade, Captain, Aviation Machinist Third Class, Radioman First Class, Radioman Third Class, and Aircraft Rigging Specialist. No fatalities were reported in this event.