What happened
During a scheduled training mission originating from Naval Air Station Key West, an aircraft went down in the Gulf of Mexico. The incident occurred approximately 22 miles north of Key West. The impact took place in waters where the specific circumstances surrounding the descent remain undetermined.
All ten crew members on board the aircraft were killed in the accident. No other injuries or survivors were reported following the crash.
Findings
The exact cause of the crash into the sea remains unknown at this time, as the flight ended under unidentified circumstances.