Accident Narrative
A certificated private pilot and a passenger were departing from a remote gravel bar situated along the banks of a river. The pilot had previously landed on the same section of the gravel bar numerous times. The takeoff area was approximately 650 feet in length, with water present at both ends of the strip.
Sequence of Events
The pilot applied full power for takeoff. After rolling about 300 feet, the airplane became light on the surface. At approximately 400 feet of departure roll, the pilot extended the flaps. The airplane then lifted off but subsequently settled back to the ground and bounced off an open section of water. During this sequence, the airplane's right main landing gear struck a log, and the right wingtip contacted a small river bank. The airplane came to rest oriented 180 degrees from its departure heading. No other details were provided in the source regarding injuries, damage, or weather conditions.