- Manufacturer (registry)
- AEROFAB INC
- Model
- LAKE LA-4-250
- Registry code
- 5110320
- Registered
- 3 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 4
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Type certificated
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 11
| 1983 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 9 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Registered aircraft · 3
N14004Grusenmeyer-Scott Aviation LLC · Orlando, FLN1400PJohnson Melanie Trustee · Saint James, MNN999WGGreenwald Willard F · North Adams, MA
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5110320')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5110320')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 7
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ERA22LA090Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Auburndale, FLA bird strike, which resulted in a loss of control while flying at low altitude over a lake.NTSB CEN17FA287Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerofab Lake LA 4 250 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff and his decision to takeoff with a tailwind in unfavorable water conditions, which resulted in the airplane entering an aerodynamic stall and the pilot losing control.NTSB ERA15FA348Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Somerset, NJThe pilot's attempted 180-degree return to the runway immediately after takeoff in dark night conditions, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a takeoff with…NTSB IAD99FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-250 · Laconia, NHA loss of engine power during initial climb due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure to perform an engine overhaul.NTSB ATL98LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Wise, NCThe pilot's improper turn during the takeoff that resulted in dragging the sponson. A factor was the rough water caused by the boat wake.NTSB SEA90LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-250 · Rawlins, WYPilot's improper planning/decision, and his misjudgement of the aircraft's climb capability in conditions of high density altitude and unanticipated atmospheric conditions. The high density altitude and rising terrain were related factors.NTSB MIA85FA261Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Medley, FLThe non seaplane rated plt whose airman certificate was under suspension. Attempted a downwind take-off from an intermediate point on the lake's surface. The plt stated he thought the non seaplane rated plt/pax attempted to abort the take-off by closing the…
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('5110320')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('5110320')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 10
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20240903012189IAerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Sebring, FLAn Aerofab lake LA-4-250, [privacy data omitted] failed to deploy the landing gear while landing on rwy 19 at Sebring airport, Sebring FL (ksef). Aircraft landed 1000FT from the approach end of rwy 19 and slid off to the runway right edge at A4 twy, coming to…Accident 20211217021119AAerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Auburndale, FLUpon arriving to the scene the sheriffs briefed the FAA that they had recovered upon arriving to the scene the sheriffs briefed the FAA that they had recovered the pilot's body and the passenger from the aircraft. Divers recovered the pilot?s body from the…Accident 20170727012639AAerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Oshkosh, WIOn July 27, 2017, N1400P, an amphibious aircraft crashed during an attempted takeoff from lake winnebago in Oshkosh WI during the eaa convention. There were three people on board two of which did not survive, including the pilot. Investigation revealed that…Accident 20150908014649AAerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Somerset, NJOn 9/8/2015 at approximately 2045 local time, Mr. Philip clements was the pilot in command of N1401P (lake LA-4-250) and had departed runway 30 at the somserset airport (ksmq) located in new jersey for an unknown destination. VFR conditions predominated the…Accident 19990104046029AConaer LA4250 · Laconia, NH(-23) 33. On January 4, 1999, at approximately 1215LCL, a lake LA-4-250, N14001, pilot[privacy data omitted] lost power during climb after take off. According to a witness near the airport, the aircraft was trailing smoke shortly after take off. Another…Accident 19980704030769AConaer LA4250 · Wise, NC(.4)The pilot reported that while attempting a water takeoff from Lake Gaston, in halifax county, north carolina, the airplane encountered a boat wake. A right turn was made to parallel the wake, resulting in dragging the right sponson, and a water loop…Incident 19941223048289IConaer LA4250 · Bristol-Johnson, TNUnable to extend nose gear on amphibian. Landed with nose gear up. Skidded on nose. Stopped on runway.Incident 19930322010169IConaer LA4250 · Kernville, CAPilot made a hard landing in croswind conditions. Nose strut broke off.Accident 19900727028889AConaer LA4250 · Rawlings, WYTurned toward rising terrain on climbout for thermals but got downdraft. Unable to clear terrain. Force landed.Accident 19850923061319AConaer LA4250 · Medley, FLAborted downwind takeoff, hit bank, nosed over. No seaplane rating or owners permission. Pilots license suspended.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5110320')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5110320')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.