Incident Overview
A float-equipped airplane was involved in a landing accident at a remote lake under glassy water conditions. The pilot reported that the aircraft touched down in the same area used for previous landings, but the airplane stayed on the step—where the floats skim the water surface rather than plowing through it—for an extended duration. As a result, the floats subsequently struck the shoreline.
Aircraft Damage
The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot confirmed that there were no pre-existing mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have prevented normal operation.
Remarks
The pilot noted that glassy water landings typically require a larger landing area. The incident highlights the challenges of such conditions, though no causal factors beyond the extended step phase were identified in the source.