Float-Equipped Airplane Collision with Trees During Takeoff

Incident Overview and Context The accident involved a float-equipped airplane operating in the vicinity of a river bank. The pilot was conducting a takeoff when the incident occurred. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or exact location. ## Sequence of Events During the initial climb phase of the takeoff, the pilot became distracted by the water rudders and looked inside the airplane. This moment of inattention resulted in the aircraft turning toward the river bank. The airplane subsequently impacted trees. ## Mechanical Condition The investigation source states that there were no reported mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.