Incident Overview
According to an FAA inspector who interviewed both pilots, a collision occurred between two float-equipped airplanes on the water. The Cessna was taxiing away from the shore, heading into the sun, while the DeHavilland was taxiing toward the shore after landing. The DeHavilland pilot believed that the Cessna pilot had seen his airplane.
Sequence of Events
The Cessna turned toward the DeHavilland and began its takeoff water run. The two aircraft collided before either pilot could execute an effective evasive maneuver. The Cessna pilot stated that he never saw the DeHavilland due to the sun glare. As the Cessna was about to come on the step, the right-front seat passenger warned the Cessna pilot of the DeHavilland's presence. The Cessna pilot attempted to maneuver the airplane to the left, but the Cessna's right wing struck the DeHavilland's windshield.
Radio Communications
Both airplanes had their radios tuned to the local common traffic advisory frequency. The DeHavilland pilot made a radio transmission just before landing, and no others. The Cessna pilot said he did not put on his headset until about halfway through the taxi for takeoff. Neither pilot reported hearing any radio transmissions from the pilot of the opposing airplane.
Aircraft Details
The source identifies the aircraft as a float-equipped Cessna and a float-equipped DeHavilland. No further details such as models, registrations, or other identifiers are provided.