What happened
On a nighttime operation, a seaplane departed from Adak Air Force Base to conduct a maritime patrol flight over the Bering Sea. The aircraft did not return to its base as scheduled. Subsequent investigations indicated that the plane likely crashed into the sea, possibly in waters near Adak Island. No wreckage or debris was ever located, and the incident is classified as lost without trace.
The crew consisted of nine personnel assigned to VP-62. The flight team included a captain, an ensign, an aviation pilot, and six other aircrew members holding various ratings such as avionics mechanic, radio mechanic, and armament specialists. All individuals on board were unaccounted for following the disappearance.