. . . but the volume of water may have been enough to reduce the performance of the aircraft such that the GA commenced at a low level was not going to prevent the impact with the water.
Brings back a few butt-clenching memories. Last minute and very unexpected wall of water, and a very real feeling of
ground speed being diminished in the deluge.
seven's post.
"Lift literally being washed off the wings." [Sic]
is also a good description of how it feels.