Hard Water Landing During Flight Instruction

Incident Overview A certified flight instructor (CFI) was providing instruction to an airline transport pilot in a float-equipped airplane. The accident occurred during a demonstration of a water landing. The aircraft impacted the water's surface misaligned with the intended landing path. A postaccident examination revealed that the airframe was substantially damaged during the hard landing. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or cause is provided in the source material. The incident involved a hard water landing during a flight instruction session, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe.