What happened
During a return flight from a maritime patrol mission, the crew was executing the final approach to Johnston Atoll Airport. During this phase of flight, the aircraft experienced an engine failure. This loss of power led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the plane to descend into a reef located approximately 1.1 miles before reaching the runway threshold.
While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the crew members involved in the incident.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine failure occurring while the aircraft was on final approach.