Incident Details
A commercial certificated pilot, also a Fish and Wildlife Protection Officer, was landing an airplane on the beach area of a lake adjacent to a remote lodge. The pilot and a passenger were concluding a cross-country public use flight conducted for the purpose of a criminal investigation. During the landing roll, the right wingtip contacted willow bushes, pivoting the airplane to the right.
Damage
The airplane received damage to the propeller, the tailwheel assembly, the rudder post, and a fuselage longeron.
Flight Context
The flight was a public use operation, with the pilot performing duties as a Fish and Wildlife Protection Officer. The landing site was a beach area on a lake, chosen for its proximity to a remote lodge. The cross-country flight was part of an official criminal investigation.