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- An autonomous underwater vehicle located the 1952 Pan Am Clipper Endeavor wreck 600 m off Puerto Rico.
- Matthews and Tony Romeo deployed a drone in April 2026 that scanned 10 sq nm and captured tail images.
- The Civil Aeronautics Board cited inadequate maintenance and captain handling for the crash, prompting safety briefings and flotation gear.
- Matthews hopes a second expedition before the 75th anniversary in 2027 will aid families of other ocean crashes.
