What happened
The aircraft was operating as a seaplane on a maritime patrol mission that originated in Gibraltar. During the cruise phase along the Spanish coastline, one of the engines ceased functioning. Faced with this mechanical failure, the pilot decided to ditch the machine into the sea off Cape Touriñan. Following the water landing, all ten individuals aboard were successfully rescued and subsequently interned.
Findings
The official investigation identified engine failure in flight as the primary cause of the incident. The event resulted in no fatalities, with all crew members surviving the ditching and subsequent rescue operations.