Incident Overview
A seaplane sustained damage after being landed hard on the glassy smooth surface of a lake. The pilot acknowledged that the landing was hard, and immediately after touchdown, the left float split open. The aircraft subsequently sank in 40 feet of water.
Occupants and Injuries
The pilot and his daughter were the occupants of the aircraft as it sank. Both escaped without injury.
Witness Observations
Witnesses reported that the lake surface was calm and smooth at the time of the landing.
Pilot Information
The pilot held a student pilot certificate and had accumulated only 6.5 hours in this make of aircraft, of which 3.5 hours were logged as pilot-in-command (PIC).
Aftermath
The pilot did not file an accident report and has moved, leaving no forwarding address. There is no record of a continuing interest in flying, possibly due to financial loss.
Note: Specific details such as aircraft type, registration, date, and location are not available from the source.