Synopsis
A pilot and a passenger camped overnight on a gravel bar along the Wind River. The following day, during their departure, the airplane was unable to become airborne before reaching the end of the gravel bar. The aircraft subsequently entered the shallow water surrounding the bar and nosed over.
Accident Narrative
According to the official investigation, the pilot and his passenger had spent the night camping on a gravel bar on the Wind River. When they attempted to depart the next morning, the airplane did not achieve flight before the gravel bar ended. The airplane then moved into the shallow water adjacent to the bar and flipped onto its nose.
Injuries and Damage
Neither the pilot nor the passenger sustained any injuries. The extent of damage to the airplane was not specified in the source.
Reporting and Flight Times
The pilot did not submit an accident report as required. The pilot's flight times were not reported and are not available.