Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot in command's not maintaining proper climb rate. A factor was the abrupt control interference by the passenger.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot of the amphibian amateur built airplane said that the airplane was not going to clear trees on takeoff, so he initiated a low level right turn. While in the descending turn the passenger abruptly moved the control to the right and the right float dug into the water and the airplane impacted the water.
Source record
Factual narrative
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