What happened
The incident involved a floatplane operating on an international route from Stranrear, Scotland, to Canada. The accident occurred shortly after the aircraft took off from its departure point. In circumstances that remain unknown, the airplane entered a stall and subsequently crashed into the waters of Stranrear Bay. The impact resulted in significant casualties among the personnel on board.
Findings
The crash led to the death of five individuals and left two crew members with serious injuries. The specific technical or operational factors contributing to the stall were not identified in the available records, leaving the precise cause of the incident unresolved.