What happened
The aircraft was engaged in an anti-submarine patrol mission operating off the South African coastline. During the operation, the plane experienced a critical loss of fuel reserves. This mechanical failure forced the captain to initiate an emergency ditching procedure near L'Agulhas. The seaplane entered the water as a result of this fuel exhaustion.
Following the ditching, all personnel on board were rescued and survived without reported fatalities. To prevent the aircraft from becoming a navigational hazard or falling into unauthorized hands, it was subsequently destroyed by fire using machine gun fire.