What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was conducting a maritime patrol flight. The floatplane lost contact and subsequently crashed into the sea in the waters off Kema. Search efforts failed to locate any debris or wreckage from the accident site. Consequently, there were no survivors among the personnel on board.
Findings
The investigation concluded that the aircraft was lost without trace. No physical evidence of the crash site or the occupants was recovered from the ocean. All six crew members were confirmed missing and presumed dead as a result of the disappearance.