Accident Details
A solo pilot, holding an airline transport certificate, was landing a float-equipped airplane in a remote, freshwater bay. According to the pilot's account, during the landing roll, he applied a slight amount of left rudder input to straighten the airplane's track on the water. Subsequently, the airplane cartwheeled to the left, nosed over, and came to rest inverted in shallow water.
Aircraft Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the airplane's wings, fuselage, and empennage. The aircraft sank in the shallow water, but the exact extent of damage beyond the reported areas was not specified in the pilot's statement.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. No further information regarding the aircraft's make, model, registration, or the operator was provided in the source. The pilot's statement did not include details about injuries or other occupants.