On 4 Jul 2020, a Lockwood AIRCAM No Series was involved in an aviation accident near Ooltewah, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a water touch-and-go landing on a lake, a floatplane banked right, its right float contacted the water, causing it to veer sharply and strike the bank. The fuselage sustained substantial damage, but the pilot and passenger egressed without issue.
Accident
A pilot flying a floatplane performed several water touch-and-go landings on different lakes. After completing one such landing, he decided to perform one more before returning to the destination airport. During the landing, the airplane banked to the right. The right float made contact with the water, and the airplane veered sharply to the right. It then struck the bank of the lake.
Damage
The impact with the bank resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The airplane came to rest on the bank. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Aftermath
The pilot and passenger egressed from the aircraft without issue. No injuries were reported. The cause of the accident has not been determined.
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot