What happened
During the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power. This mechanical failure necessitated an emergency procedure, leading the crew to perform a ditching maneuver in the waters surrounding Samarai Island.
Following the impact with the water, the aircraft drifted into a group of rocks. The collision caused significant structural damage, rendering the plane a total loss. Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent contact with the rocks, all nine occupants remained uninjured throughout the incident.
Findings
Investigations into the event determined that the primary reason for the emergency was a failure within one of the engine's cylinders, which resulted in the loss of propulsion during the flight phase.