What happened
On the date of the accident, a seaplane departed from Charlotte-Douglas Airport. During the early stages of the flight, specifically while the aircraft was performing its initial climb, the plane experienced an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the aircraft to descend rapidly, leading to a high-impact crash into the ground.
Upon impact, the aircraft was consumed by flames. The accident resulted in one fatality among the crew members on board.
Findings
The primary factor identified in the sequence of events was that the aircraft stalled during the climb phase immediately following takeoff.