Accident Details
A floatplane was departing from a seaplane base when, during the takeoff roll, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind that lifted the right wing. The pilot lost control, and the airplane nosed over, impacting the water and sustaining substantial damage.
Wind Conditions
Approximately ten minutes before the takeoff, the recorded wind near the seaplane base was from 030 degrees at 24 knots, gusting to 38 knots. The peak wind speed recorded during that period was 43 knots.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane related to the accident flight.