What happened
During a local training mission originating from Miami-Opa Locka Airport, the aircraft encountered significant mechanical difficulties shortly after departure. While the aircraft was in its initial climb phase, the crew experienced engine problems that compromised the flight's stability.
Following the onset of these engine issues, the crew notified Air Traffic Control regarding the emergency situation. Due to the loss of power, the decision was made to perform an emergency ditching in the waters off the coast of Miami. The incident resulted in a fatal outcome for some members of the flight; while two crew members were successfully rescued from the scene, others lost their lives due to drowning.
Findings
The investigation into the accident concluded that the primary factor leading to the ditching was an engine failure during the climb.