Accident Description
A float-equipped airplane was conducting a low pass over a lake. During the pass, the pilot added power to initiate a go-around, but the engine failed to respond. While maneuvering for a landing, the airplane contacted the lake's surface in a nose-down attitude of approximately 30 degrees with a left bank of 45 degrees.
Pilot Statement
In a post-accident interview, the pilot stated that the mixture had been lean during the low pass and remained lean when power was applied for the go-around. No further details were provided regarding mixture adjustment or other actions.
Post-Accident Engine Test
Following the accident, the engine was test-run and operated satisfactorily, indicating no mechanical failure was present after the event.