# Aerofab LAKE LA-4-250 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 5110320 - Manufacturer (registry): AEROFAB INC - Model: LAKE LA-4-250 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 3 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerofab-lake-la-4-250 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (3) - [N14004](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14004): [Grusenmeyer-Scott Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRUSENMEYER-SCOTT%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1984, S/N 8 - [N1400P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1400P): [Johnson Melanie Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20MELANIE%20TRUSTEE), [Saint James, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Saint%20James), built 1983, S/N 3 - [N999WG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N999WG): [Greenwald Willard F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREENWALD%20WILLARD%20F), [North Adams, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/North%20Adams), built 1984, S/N 7 ## NTSB investigations (7) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA22LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA090), Dec 17, 2021: Aerofab Lake LA-4-250 (N1402C), Auburndale, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A bird strike, which resulted in a loss of control while flying at low altitude over a lake. - [NTSB CEN17FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA287), Jul 28, 2017: Aerofab Lake LA 4 250 (N1400P), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB ERA15FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA348), Sep 9, 2015: Aerofab Lake LA-4-250 (N1401P), Somerset, NJ, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB IAD99FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA025), Jan 4, 1999: Lake LA-4-250 (N14001), Laconia, NH, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of engine power during initial climb due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure to perform an engine overhaul. - [NTSB ATL98LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA100), Jul 4, 1998: Aerofab Lake LA-4-250 (N1401P), Wise, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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 SEA90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA147), Jul 27, 1990: Lake LA-250 (N14004), Rawlins, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT'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… - [NTSB MIA85FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA261), Sep 23, 1985: Aerofab Lake LA-4-250 (N1401K), Medley, FL, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20240903012189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240903012189I), Sep 3, 2024: Aerofab Inc LAKE LA-4-250 (N14004), Sebring, FL, Minor damage. An 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… - [Accident 20211217021119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211217021119A), Dec 17, 2021: Aerofab Inc LAKE LA-4-250 (N1402C), Auburndale, FL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Upon 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… - [Accident 20170727012639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170727012639A), Jul 27, 2017: Aerofab Inc LAKE LA-4-250 (N1400P), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. On July 27, 2017, N1400P, an amphibious aircraft crashed during an attempted takeoff from lake winnebago in Oshkosh WI during the eaa convention. There were… - [Accident 20150908014649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150908014649A), Sep 8, 2015: Aerofab Inc LAKE LA-4-250 (N1401P), Somerset, NJ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 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… - [Accident 19990104046029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990104046029A), Jan 4, 1999: Conaer LA4250 (N14001), Laconia, NH, No damage. (-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… - [Accident 19980704030769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980704030769A), Jul 4, 1998: Conaer LA4250 (N1401P), Wise, NC, Substantial damage. (.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… - [Incident 19941223048289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941223048289I), Dec 23, 1994: Conaer LA4250 (N14008), Bristol-Johnson, TN. Unable to extend nose gear on amphibian. Landed with nose gear up. Skidded on nose. Stopped on runway. - [Incident 19930322010169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930322010169I), Mar 22, 1993: Conaer LA4250 (N1400T), Kernville, CA, Minor damage. Pilot made a hard landing in croswind conditions. Nose strut broke off. - [Accident 19900727028889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900727028889A), Jul 27, 1990: Conaer LA4250 (N14004), Rawlings, WY, Substantial damage. Turned toward rising terrain on climbout for thermals but got downdraft. Unable to clear terrain. Force landed. - [Accident 19850923061319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850923061319A), Sep 23, 1985: Conaer LA4250 (N1401K), Medley, FL, Substantial damage. Aborted downwind takeoff, hit bank, nosed over. No seaplane rating or owners permission. Pilots license suspended. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.