[Kharon]

Rottenest Seaplane.

Preliminary ATSB report – HERE – pretty much confirming most of what was observed/ known.  Being completely unfamiliar with the C 208 and even less familiar with 'water' operations; I read through ATSB report – and the UP commentary, more for a general knowledge increase rather than an a commentary standpoint. However, (always one) two item puzzled me and any light cast would be much appreciated; to wit:-

Wreckage examination (from Fig.8) onward.

- Dot point - “The flap selector was in the ‘full’ position and the flap position indicator was showing an intermediate position of about 15°. The wing flaps were in the retracted position.”

Take any help I can get on that??? Can the Pilot 'see' if the flap selected is actually in that position? How much flap is routinely used for a 'choppy' water take off?  Puzzled.

- Dot point - The instrument panel and combing appeared undamaged. All circuit breakers were pushed in except those corresponding to the strobe light and stall warning.

Again; is it routine to isolate the stall warning? I can see where it may become a 'nuisance' when the aircraft is 'bouncing about'?

Just asking, the curiosity curse lives....

Toot – toot.