Incident Overview
A floatplane pilot reported that during an approach to land on water, the aircraft encountered a microburst, specifically a downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing. The pilot elected to abort the landing and initiated a takeoff run while still on the water.
Sequence of Events
During the ensuing takeoff run, the wind forced the floatplane to the left, toward the shoreline, despite the pilot's attempts to correct the aircraft back to the right. Subsequently, the aircraft contacted rocks near the shoreline and nosed over.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that the wind conditions overwhelmed her corrective inputs, leading to the loss of directional control on the water. The aircraft's contact with the rocks and subsequent nose-over concluded the event.
Investigation Note
No further details were provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, or extent of damage. The investigation is based solely on the pilot's report.