Maritime Patrol Aircraft Crashes into Sea Near North Island-Halsey Field NAS (147953)

Incident Overview On a maritime patrol flight, an aircraft was returning to North Island-Halsey Field NAS. During the final approach, the aircraft experienced an engine failure. The airplane subsequently stalled and crashed into the sea approximately four miles short of runway 36. The aircraft was lost in the incident. ## Rescue Operation All seven crew members aboard the aircraft were rescued following the crash. The source does not provide additional details regarding the rescue operation, aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond North Island-Halsey Field NAS. ## Official Findings The official probable cause of the accident was determined to be engine failure on final approach.