What happened
A private pilot was performing a westward landing on a remote tidal beach. At the time of the accident, the pilot estimated wind conditions were approximately 8 knots from the southwest.
Immediately following touchdown, the left wing of the unspecified aircraft lifted. In an attempt to abort the landing, the pilot applied full power and full left aileron. This action caused the airplane to become airborne again, at which point it veered to the right over the tidal surf and collided with a large wave.
The impact caused the aircraft to sink. The pilot and his one passenger were not injured, though they were forced to swim approximately 50 yards to reach the shore. The wreckage of the airplane was not recovered.
Findings
The investigation identified a mechanical interference issue regarding flight controls. The pilot reported that he was unable to achieve full aileron deflections because the control stick contacted the flap actuation lever during the maneuver.