What happened
The aircraft was operating as a seaplane on a ferry mission. The route originated at Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and was destined for the Boucherville seaplane base near Montreal, Canada. While cruising over Virginia, the crew encountered deteriorating weather conditions. During this period, the airplane went out of control and subsequently impacted the water surface in the Bay of Chesapeake, specifically off Cape Charles.
All four individuals on board were civilians serving as crew members. There were no survivors; four people lost their lives in the incident.
Findings
The official investigation attributed the accident to poor weather conditions. These adverse atmospheric factors led to a loss of control during the cruise phase, resulting in the fatal collision with the water.