What happened
During an active search and rescue mission conducted over the waters of the East China Sea, a seaplane was intercepted and destroyed. The incident occurred when a pilot operating a fighter aircraft from the China Air Force engaged the seaplane, resulting in it being shot down.
At the time of the engagement, the seaplane was performing its assigned duties related to the rescue mission. Following the strike, the status of those on board remains unconfirmed, as there is currently no information regarding the fate of the crew.
Findings
Official reports indicate that the destruction of the aircraft was a direct result of being shot down by a China Air Force fighter during its flight operations.