Incident Details
While returning from a fish spotting trip, the aircraft was flying at an altitude of approximately 50 feet. It then settled into the water about 500 yards from the coastline. During the impact sequence, the pilot's seat belt failed, ejecting him from the cockpit. The aircraft subsequently sank.
Pilot Statement
In a later statement, the pilot indicated that a military jet had passed over the area from east to west at low altitude, on a course perpendicular to his own. He was not aware of this at the time. He also stated that, for unknown reasons, the aircraft descended into the water in a straight-ahead attitude with a slight left wing low condition. The pilot provided no explanation for the aircraft's descent into the water.
Investigation Notes
The report did not include details on the aircraft type, registration number, or the pilot's physical condition following the ejection. No probable cause for the accident was assigned.