Incident Overview
During a phone conversation, the pilot of an aircraft reported an incident that occurred while landing on water. The pilot stated that he had surveyed the area before landing and did not observe any obstructions in the water or off the right side of the aircraft. During the landing, the right wing contacted the water, leading to a ground loop.
Pilot Report
The pilot recounted, "I think it was the glassy water...and I thought I was higher than I was." He further explained, "...the wing hit the water and the airplane ground looped on me." The pilot noted that he had not seen anything in the water prior to landing and had no indication of any issues on the right side.
Pilot Experience
The pilot reported having 19 hours of experience in the make and model of aircraft involved in the incident. No additional information regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, or location was provided.