Incident Overview
A private pilot was preparing to depart from a remote beach site adjacent to open ocean waters in a tundra-tire equipped airplane. While taxiing for takeoff, a strong gust of wind pivoted the airplane's nose to the left, downhill and toward the ocean surf. The pilot reported he was unable to stop the airplane before the main wheels entered the ocean surf.
Sequence of Events
The airplane subsequently nosed over and sank in the shallow ocean surf waters. The incident resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Aircraft and Conditions
The airplane was equipped with tundra tires, commonly used for operations on soft or uneven surfaces such as beaches. The specific make, model, and registration of the aircraft were not provided in the source. The incident occurred during daylight hours, but exact time and weather details beyond the gust of wind are unspecified.
Outcome
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and sank in the surf. The pilot's status was not mentioned in the source, and no injuries or fatalities are reported. The accident remains a subject of the investigation, which has not assigned a probable cause in the available information.