What happened
During a ferry flight intended to deliver an aircraft to the Pakistani government, the crew experienced a total loss of power while approaching the coastline of Scotland. The flight was being operated from Montreal toward Karachi when both engines ceased functioning.
In response to the dual engine failure, the pilot performed an emergency ditching maneuver near Kyleake. Upon contacting the water, the seaplane lost its floats and began to drift away from the site of impact. The aircraft eventually submerged and sank. During the incident, the crew managed to rescue five survivors, though the navigator was killed in the accident.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary reason for the loss of power was fuel exhaustion. This depletion was accelerated by the presence of significant headwinds encountered during the flight.