Incident Overview
An aviation incident occurred involving a seaplane that made a landing on the water surface at False Pass. During this operation, the aircraft likely encountered a submerged object. This contact resulted in the plane nosing down and coming to rest in the water.
Occupant Safety and Outcome
Despite the impact and subsequent sinking of the aircraft, all four individuals on board were successful in evacuating the cabin. The evacuation was completed before the airplane sank to a depth of 110 feet. No fatalities or injuries are reported in the provided source material regarding the occupants' status post-evacuation.
Official Findings
The investigation concluded that the aircraft came to rest in the water. The probable cause is attributed to the possibility that the plane hit a submerged object during the landing phase.