What happened
During a return flight following a maritime patrol mission, an aircraft was performing its final approach to Kodiak Airport. While descending toward the runway, the plane impacted the surface of the sea. The accident occurred before the aircraft could complete its landing sequence.
All nine people on board, consisting of the crew, perished in the crash. At the time of the impact, the aircraft was in the final approach phase of flight. The exact circumstances surrounding the descent and the moment of impact remain under investigation, as the specific reason for the crash into the water has not been determined.
Findings
As of the current report, the precise cause of the accident remains unknown. There is no definitive information available regarding what triggered the aircraft to strike the sea during its approach to the airport.