Accident Details
The accident occurred when a pilot, who had recently purchased the aircraft and completed five hours of instruction in it just before the flight, made a water landing at New Hogan Lake Reservoir. The pilot reported that before departing for home, he wanted to perform one more water landing. He flew to the reservoir and touched down on the lake. However, he had forgotten to raise the wheels when departing from the San Andreas land airport. Upon touchdown on the lake, the aircraft nosed over.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that he had just bought the aircraft and had accumulated five hours of instruction in it prior to the accident flight. He indicated that his intention was to make a water landing at the reservoir before returning home. He acknowledged that he neglected to retract the landing gear after takeoff from the San Andreas land airport, which led to the aircraft nosing over when the wheels contacted the water.
Aftermath
The report does not specify any injuries, damage, or further details beyond the pilot's account. The aircraft nosed over in the lake as a result of the landing gear being extended during the water touchdown.