Accident Details
The accident involved a seaplane that was on a flight from the State of Montana to Juneau, Alaska. While en route, the crew was requested to take part in a search and rescue mission for a missing small plane carrying two people. In the region of Sloko Lake, the seaplane struck a mountain and crashed. The impact destroyed the aircraft.
Search and Rescue Mission
The search and rescue mission was initiated after a small plane went missing. The seaplane crew responded to the request and began searching. However, during the search, the seaplane itself crashed. The location of the crash was near Sloko Lake.
Casualties
Three crew members were killed in the crash: Lieutenant Robert D. Brown, Lieutenant David J. Bain, and Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Robert W. Striff Jr. Three other crew members were rescued from the scene. The names and condition of the rescued individuals were not disclosed.
Aftermath
The rescue of three crew members indicates that some survived the impact. No further details about the rescue operation or the condition of the survivors were provided. The accident remains under investigation.