Incident Details
On approach to Cedar Lake for landing, the pilot of a float-equipped aircraft encountered light to moderate turbulence. The estimated surface wind was southerly at 20 to 25 knots. While on final approach north of the lake, the right wing dropped abruptly to nearly a 90-degree angle. The pilot managed to level the wings, but the aircraft then rolled abruptly into a left bank until it became inverted. The pilot again leveled the wings, but the aircraft flew through an area of trees and impacted the ground, on shore, in a wings-level, nose-low attitude.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that an airspeed 'adequate' for a floatplane landing was maintained throughout the approach. No other specifics regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the source. The location is limited to Cedar Lake, with no further geographic details.
Aftermath
The source does not specify injuries, fatalities, or damage extent. No information about weather conditions beyond wind and turbulence, time of day, or ATC involvement was given. The accident aircraft's registration and model remain unstated.