What happened
During a nighttime departure from the Puerto Cortés NAS, a seaplane experienced a sudden loss of altitude shortly after takeoff. While the aircraft was in its climbing phase, it failed to maintain sufficient height and impacted the surface of the sea.
The accident resulted in significant casualties among those on board. Emergency responders successfully located and rescued five crew members from the wreckage. However, the incident was not without loss of life, as three fatalities were confirmed following the crash.
Findings
No specific technical failures or environmental factors were detailed regarding why the aircraft lost altitude during the climb, though the impact occurred while the plane was attempting to gain height after leaving the airfield.