Incident Description
A pilot reported that after takeoff, the flight proceeded to the destination airport, which he circled several times. He then elected to proceed to Lake Martin to perform a splash-and-go landing. Upon nearing the lake, he observed glassy water conditions and established a long gradual descent. During the approach, he reviewed glassy water landing procedures in his mind and maintained a rate of descent of 150 to 200 feet per minute.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that at a point in the flight when he thought the airplane should have touched down, he heard a loud sound and the airplane became airborne. The floats then departed from the airplane. He applied full power to climb, but the airplane would not climb. While in a tail-low attitude, the airplane contacted the water. The pilot exited the airplane and was rescued by an individual in a boat who responded to the scene. He further stated that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure.
Outcome
The pilot was rescued from the water by a person in a boat. No information about injuries or damage to the aircraft was provided in the source. The pilot attributed the event to the splash-and-go landing attempt on glassy water, stating that no mechanical issues were present.