Accident Sequence
The pilot departed in an amphibious float-equipped airplane to pick up several passengers at a remote fiord. After the flight was reported overdue, search personnel located the airplane floating inverted in the vicinity of the intended destination. The landing gear was found in the extended position, and the front windshield was broken out. The pilot's seat belt was unbuckled at the time of recovery.
Search and Recovery
Search teams discovered the airplane floating upside down in the area of the remote fiord. The pilot was not located during the search. Based on the circumstances, the pilot is presumed to have sustained fatal injuries. The pilot was the only pilot employed by the operator and also served as the director of operations and chief pilot.
Pilot Background
According to the investigation, the pilot held the roles of sole pilot, director of operations, and chief pilot for the operator. No additional information about the pilot's qualifications or experience was provided in the source.