Accident Details
A 65-horsepower aircraft departed from a cove and, while executing a turn at approximately 150 feet above ground level, rolled to the right and nosed down. The aircraft then struck the water in a steep nose-down attitude.
Witness Observations
According to witnesses, the engine was running normally during the climb and subsequent descent. No mechanical discrepancies were noted by those who observed the flight. One witness stated that he had previously considered reporting the pilot for low flying and tree-top maneuvers on earlier flights in the same area.
Background
The aircraft, equipped with a 65-hp engine, took off from a cove. The sequence of events during the turn led to a loss of control, with the aircraft rolling right before nosing down and impacting the water. No additional information regarding the pilot, registration, or specific environmental conditions was provided.