Inadvertently Extended The Landing Gear On Approach And Landed On The Water
The pilot reported that he was conducting a local flight to gain familiarity with the amphibious airplane's recently installed avionics. During a runway change at his home (land) airport, the pilot elected to conduct a water landing to a lake about 12 miles north, during which he inadvertently extended the landing gear on approach and landed on the water with the wheels extended. The airplane immediately nosed over and came to rest inverted in the water substantially damaging both wings. The pilot exited the airplane by feeling with his hand along the edge of the front seat backrest and rotating the door handle.
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