Incident Overview
A seaplane operating a local training flight in preparation for an upcoming airshow crashed after performing a low pass over the runway. The aircraft was completing circuits in formation with other airplanes before conducting a solo maneuver.
Sequence of Events
After several circuits with other aircraft, the crew initiated a solo low pass over the runway. The seaplane flew at an altitude of 100 feet and a speed of 65 knots. As it approached the end of the runway, the pilot-in-command began a right turn. During this turn, the aircraft adopted a nose-high attitude, stalled, and descended onto a concrete bank that separated the tarmac from an ammunition storage building.
Casualties
The crash resulted in three occupants sustaining serious injuries. Eleven other occupants were killed. The total number of people on board was not specified in the source.
Investigation
The source does not provide a probable cause for the accident. No information on aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, or other details was given.