Incident Overview
A float-equipped airplane, carrying a pilot and two passengers, was departing from a remote river site after a fishing trip. During the takeoff run, as the aircraft approached a bend in the river, the pilot allowed it to accelerate until it was planing on the floats' step. The airplane failed to successfully negotiate the curve and began to skip toward the outer bank.
Sequence of Events
In an attempt to avoid the bank, the pilot tried to become airborne. However, the left float made contact with the top of the bank. The aircraft then continued over the bank and came to rest approximately 100 feet inland. No further details about injuries or damage were provided in the source.
Aircraft and Conditions
The specific make, model, and registration of the airplane were not disclosed. The incident occurred during daylight hours, but the exact time and weather conditions were unspecified. No air traffic control involvement was mentioned.