What happened
During an afternoon survey mission operating near the State of Rio de Janeiro, a twin engine aircraft departed from Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho Airport. While the flight was in the process of returning to its home base, the pilot experienced mechanical or operational issues with the aircraft.
Due to the complications encountered during the flight, the pilot made the decision to perform a ditching maneuver. The aircraft landed on the water a few hundred meters away from the coastline. Following the impact, the aircraft subsequently sank beneath the surface. All three occupants on board were successfully rescued from the scene.
Findings
No specific technical cause for the initial problems encountered during the flight was documented in the available report, though the pilot's decision to ditch was prompted by encountered problems during the return leg of the mission.