Incident Overview
A float-equipped airplane operating an on-demand charter flight was landing in a small harbor adjacent to an ocean channel. The aircraft was transporting five passengers to a remote cabin. Due to large ocean swells present in the channel, the pilot chose to land in the harbor instead.
Landing Sequence
During the landing runout, the airplane encountered a tailwind that extended the water run. As the airplane traveled abeam a break in the shoreline at the harbor entrance, it was hit by an unexpected gust of wind from the right. The airplane began to turn to the right. All attempts by the pilot to control the aircraft were ineffective.
Outcome
The airplane subsequently struck a beach area at the north end of the harbor. The source does not specify any injuries, fatalities, or damage details beyond the impact with the beach.