Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The downdraft was a factor.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
While on approach to land to the south, the airplane was 5 to 10 ft above the water on the east side of the lake near the shore in a rt wing low attitude, due to a crosswind from the rt. The plt reported that the acft encountered a downdraft and descended. The rt float impacted the water & the acft then came to rest in 4 ft of water. Both occupants exited the acft. The plt further stated that there was no airframe or engine failure or malfunction.
Source record
Factual narrative
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