Incident
The pilot of a Cessna 180 floatplane reported that what began as a normal landing ended with the aircraft flipping over. According to the pilot, the bow of the right float submerged during the landing, causing the airplane to invert. The aircraft came to rest upside down.
Aircraft and Pilot
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 180 floatplane. The pilot, who holds an airline transport rating, reported having over 25,000 hours of total flight experience, including 30 hours in the Cessna 180 make and model. The pilot did not report any deficiencies with the aircraft's performance or handling.
Damage
The airplane sustained a bent wing spar and a bent firewall as a result of the accident.
Probable Cause
The source did not provide a probable cause determination. The pilot's account indicates the right float submerged, but no causal factors were identified beyond the pilot's description of the event.