What happened
The incident involved a seaplane that encountered difficulties while attempting to land. The aircraft failed to maintain stability or altitude during the final approach phase and subsequently impacted the water surface of Jamaica Bay. Upon impact, the airframe broke apart and sank into the bay. Rescue operations were launched immediately following the crash, but all five individuals on board were pronounced dead at the scene. There were no passengers reported on board; the fatalities consisted entirely of the flight crew.
Findings
The specific technical or human factors contributing to the loss of control during the landing phase are not detailed in the available source material. The crash occurred specifically during the landing phase of flight, leading to a total loss of the aircraft and all personnel on board.