What happened
During an approach to Elusive Lake, located in the vicinity of Barrow, an amphibian aircraft experienced a series of uncontrolled movements upon touchdown. The aircraft bounced during the landing sequence, which led to a loss of control. Following this instability, the plane crashed into the water and subsequently sank.
There were two fatalities recorded as a result of the accident, involving both occupants on board at the time of the impact.
Findings
Investigations into the crash identified that the incident was driven by an improper recovery from a bounced landing. The analysis also noted that the pilot failed to maintain an appropriate level-off during the landing phase. It was further noted that the pilot had recently obtained their type rating on July 1st.