Incident Overview
A float-equipped airplane was involved in an accident after landing on a remote lake. The pilot, while step-taxiing the airplane to shore, misjudged the distance to the shoreline and delayed reducing engine power. This resulted in the floats colliding with the bank, causing substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that no mechanical anomalies were present before the accident. He attributed his misjudgment to wind conditions, rain showers, and water spray from the airplane’s propeller. At the time of the accident, winds were reported from the north at 10 knots with gusts to 20 knots.
Damage Assessment
The collision resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. No other details about damage or injuries were provided in the source.
Contributing Factors
According to the pilot, the combination of wind, rain showers, and propeller-induced water spray contributed to his difficulty in accurately judging the distance to the shoreline.