What happened
The incident occurred during a night flight conducted by an aircraft operating out of Roosevelt Roads Naval Air Station in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. The intended destination for this leg of the journey was Key West, Florida. While en route, the aircraft deviated from its expected path and impacted the water surface off the coast of Long Island in the Bahamas. Following the crash into the sea, extensive search efforts were undertaken to locate the wreckage and any potential survivors. However, no trace of the aircraft nor the crew was ever found, resulting in a total loss of the machine and all personnel on board.
Findings
Due to the complete absence of physical evidence, specific mechanical or operational factors contributing to the accident could not be definitively established through wreckage analysis. The outcome remains classified as a disappearance with no recovered debris or human remains to support further technical investigation.