What happened
The aircraft was on final approach, intending to land on Lough Erne. However, visibility was significantly reduced by foggy conditions. The pilot misidentified the water body, confusing it with Lake Navar. During this phase of flight, the seaplane struck a mountain. The impact caused the airframe to disintegrate immediately upon contact. There were no survivors among the personnel on board.
Findings
The accident resulted in the deaths of nine crew members. The individuals involved were part of the 131st Operational Training Unit. The primary factor leading to the collision was the pilot's inability to correctly identify the intended landing location due to poor visibility. This misjudgment caused the aircraft to deviate from its safe flight path, resulting in a fatal impact with terrain.