What happened
During a scheduled maritime patrol operation along the coastline, an aircraft lost control while in the cruise phase of flight. The plane subsequently impacted the surface of the sea. The crash occurred under circumstances that remain unidentified at this time.
All 11 crew members on board the aircraft perished in the accident. There were no survivors reported from the wreckage.
Findings
The specific reasons for the loss of control and the subsequent impact with the water have not yet been determined. Investigators have not released details regarding the exact cause of the flight deviation or the crash.