What happened
During a nighttime maritime patrol operation, an aircraft crashed into the ocean near the northwestern coastline of Sri Lanka. The incident occurred while the aircraft was performing its scheduled surveillance mission over the sea. Following the impact, the aircraft went down in the water under circumstances that remain unidentified.
There were four fatalities among the crew members on board. The aircraft was operating as part of a maritime monitoring mission at the time of the accident.
Findings
The specific reasons for the crash have not yet been determined, as the exact circumstances surrounding the loss of the aircraft remain unknown.