What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Alameda NAS, the aircraft's port auxiliary jet engine ignited. This fire occurred shortly after the plane had left the runway.
In response to the emergency, the crew attempted to execute a return to the airfield. However, the aircraft became impossible to control during this maneuver. The plane ultimately descended into the waters of the San Francisco Bay.
While the aircraft was destroyed in the accident, there were no reported fatalities among the crew members, as they were successfully rescued from the scene.
Findings
Investigations into the incident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine fire occurring on the port side of the aircraft immediately after takeoff.