What happened
During an approach to Maudsley Lake, a floatplane experienced a hard touchdown that caused the aircraft to bounce off the water's surface. In response to this unstable landing, the pilot attempted to abort the landing and initiated a go-around procedure.
During this transition, the aircraft collided with trees, resulting in a crash. The impact caused significant damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss.
Findings
- All nine individuals on board sustained injuries during the accident.
- The primary factor leading to the collision was the impact with trees following the bounced landing and subsequent go-around attempt.