Accident Details
The pilot of a tricycle landing gear-equipped airplane was departing from a remote tidal beach. During the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a bump, which caused it to become airborne prematurely. As the airplane settled back to the ground, the left main wheel contacted the water, rotating the airplane into the tidal surf. The nose wheel subsequently collapsed, and the airplane nosed down.
Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.