Accident Overview
A pilot reported that after taking off from a private airstrip in an amphibian aircraft, he forgot to retract the landing gear before attempting a landing on a river. As the aircraft touched down, the bow of the floats dug into the water, causing the aircraft to nose over.
Aircraft Damage
Following recovery of the aircraft, inspection revealed that the nose wheels mounted on the bow of the floats had been broken off during the accident sequence.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the accident. He attributed the event to his own oversight in failing to retract the gear.