An autopsy conducted following the incident determined that the Polish tourist died from asphyxiation caused by drowning, providing clarity on the immediate cause of death while the broader circumstances of the crash itself remain unknown. The reason the aircraft went down has not yet been established, and no information about what took place in the moments before the crash has been made publicly available.

An Investigation Now Underway
Mauritian authorities have launched an investigation into what caused the seaplane to crash. The incident took place in the afternoon in an area off the southwest coast of the island and officials are working to determine what happened through the ongoing investigation and the search for wreckage debris. The pilot's serious condition means it could be some time before the testimony of the aircraft's only other occupant can be obtained, adding to the difficulty of building a clear picture of events.

The news comes as a devastating blow to the family of the young Polish tourist on what would have been a holiday trip to one of the Indian Ocean's most popular tourist destinations. Each year, many visitors come to Mauritius and one popular tourist activity is to take seaplane flights over the island's coastline and reefs. In the days ahead, the authorities' investigation will look into the full circumstances of Tuesday's crash and what led to such a tragic outcome.