What happened
During a nighttime approach to Iwo Jima Island, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The flight terminated when the machine impacted the surface of the Pacific Ocean approximately 15 miles offshore from the island. There were no survivors in this incident, as all 23 occupants perished in the crash.
Findings
The available records indicate that the immediate sequence involved the aircraft going out of control while on final approach. No specific mechanical failures or external factors are detailed in the provided source material beyond the loss of control and the subsequent water impact.