Accident Details
On a small lake near Iliamna, Alaska, an airplane dragged a wing tip and nosed over during landing. The passenger seated next to the pilot in command (PIC) provided details of the event. According to the passenger, the pilot had cancelled his flight plan prior to landing, circled the lake, and made a long final approach to a touchdown on the lake surface. The passenger further stated that he observed a crosswind before touchdown.
Sequence of Events
Approximately 3 to 5 seconds after touchdown, the airplane rolled to the right, and the right wing tip struck the water. This caused the aircraft to veer to the right and nose over in 8 to 10 feet of water. The passenger reported that as this was happening, the PIC shouted "crosswind" in a surprised manner.
Pilot Outcome
An autopsy showed that the pilot died from drowning.