What happened
The incident involved a seaplane bearing the registration VP-53. While operating at a low altitude, the aircraft encountered obstacles in the form of tree tops. This contact led to a crash in a dense wooded area situated on Mt Dolberg, which is located near Granite Falls.
The impact was severe enough to result in fatal consequences for everyone aboard. There were no survivors among the personnel on board the aircraft at the time of the accident.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the crash was the collision with vegetation due to low-altitude flight operations. The terrain, described as a dense wooded area on a mountainous feature, contributed to the severity of the impact and the subsequent loss of life.