Amphibian Aircraft Sinks After Hull Bow Skin Failure Near Arno Atoll (N4452)

Incident Overview and Outcome An amphibian airplane experienced a hull bow skin failure while landing off Arno Atoll. The aircraft was on a short flight from Majuro when the structural failure occurred. Following the failure, the airplane sank. All four occupants on board were rescued. The wreckage of the aircraft was not recovered. ## Investigation Findings The official investigation concluded that the exact cause of the accident could not be determined due to a lack of evidence. No specific cause was identified in the official findings. The investigation did not provide additional details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or date.