Incident Overview
A pilot flying a float-equipped airplane experienced a landing incident on water that resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot had first circled the area to assess the water conditions before initiating the landing.
Sequence of Events
The pilot executed a water landing, touching down in relatively calm conditions. Almost immediately after touchdown, the aircraft encountered a large wave or swell that the pilot had not noticed from the air. This wave caused the aircraft to be momentarily launched back into the air.
In response, the pilot applied full power to initiate a go-around. However, by that point the aircraft had already slowed to a speed at which it could not maintain flight. Consequently, the aircraft dropped back to the water's surface with sufficient force to cause substantial damage to its structure.
No other details about the aircraft, pilot, or location are provided in the source.