Aircraft Water Landing Incident Involves Sponson and Wing Damage

Incident Description and Damage Assessment An aircraft experienced a water-looping event during a water landing, resulting in structural damage to multiple components. According to the pilot's account, the left sponson made contact with the water surface at approximately the same time as the main hull. This simultaneous contact triggered the water-looping incident, which led to significant deformation of the aircraft's structure. The investigation noted that both sponsons were bent as a direct result of the event. Additionally, the left wing tip sustained bending damage. Further inspection revealed that the left side of the aircraft's nose was wrinkled and bent. The left fuselage area at the pilot entry station also exhibited similar wrinkling and bending, indicating the extent of the impact forces during the water landing.