# Lake LA-4-200

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 5110310
- Manufacturer (registry): LAKE
- Model: LA-4-200
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 91 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 91
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lake-la-4-200

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 (91, first 50)

- [N1045L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1045L): [Bernard Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERNARD%20ROBERT%20J), [Millbury, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Millbury), built 1974, S/N 638
- [N1048L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1048L): [Sparrow Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPARROW%20THOMAS%20E), [Hawley, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Hawley), built 1974, S/N 641
- [N104PK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104PK): [Kreuter Paul E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KREUTER%20PAUL%20E), [Goshen, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Goshen), built 1974, S/N 639
- [N1056L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1056L): [Fahey Christopher S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAHEY%20CHRISTOPHER%20S), [Denton, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Denton), built 1974, S/N 649
- [N1058L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1058L): [Arnote Jeff](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOTE%20JEFF), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1974, S/N 651
- [N1059L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1059L): [Planes & Parts Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANES%20%26%20PARTS%20INC), [Weston, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Weston), S/N 652
- [N1066L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1066L): [Mensing Roger G III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MENSING%20ROGER%20G%20III), [Sarasota, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sarasota), built 1975, S/N 659
- [N1068L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1068L): [Thompson Equipment Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20EQUIPMENT%20CO), [New Orleans, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/New%20Orleans), built 1975, S/N 661
- [N1070L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1070L): [Williams Barret G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20BARRET%20G), [Homer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Homer), S/N 663
- [N1071L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1071L): [Grand Seaplanes LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAND%20SEAPLANES%20LLC), [Broken Arrow, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Broken%20Arrow), built 1975, S/N 664
- [N1072L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1072L): [Torres Ramon Armando](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TORRES%20RAMON%20ARMANDO), [Mulberry, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Mulberry), S/N 665
- [N1073L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1073L): [Desert Fish Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DESERT%20FISH%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Queen Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Queen%20Creek), built 1975, S/N 666
- [N1075L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1075L): [Elsner Henry J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELSNER%20HENRY%20J), [Greensboro, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Greensboro), built 1975, S/N 668
- [N1079L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1079L): [Tradewinds Aero Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRADEWINDS%20AERO%20GROUP%20LLC), [Sarasota, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sarasota), built 1975, S/N 672
- [N111TY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111TY): [Dolan John C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOLAN%20JOHN%20C), [Sequim, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Sequim), S/N 468
- [N13RZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13RZ): [Bjornstad Eugene N Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BJORNSTAD%20EUGENE%20N%20TRUSTEE), [Girdwood, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Girdwood), built 1989, S/N 570
- [N161L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161L): [Mays Stephen W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAYS%20STEPHEN%20W), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1971, S/N 470
- [N16RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16RC): [Lake N16rc Partners LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20N16RC%20PARTNERS%20LLC), [Stamford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Stamford), built 1973, S/N 576
- [N18NB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18NB): [Shapiro David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAPIRO%20DAVID), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1975, S/N 660
- [N225EX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N225EX): [Strenger Thorsten](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRENGER%20THORSTEN), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), S/N 799
- [N238RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N238RT): [Torres Ramon A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TORRES%20RAMON%20A), [Mulberry, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Mulberry), built 1972, S/N 506
- [N26133](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26133): [Aerotechniques LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROTECHNIQUES%20LLC), [South Kent, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/South%20Kent), built 1971, S/N 460
- [N2872C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2872C): [Oren David D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OREN%20DAVID%20D), [Lino Lakes, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Lino%20Lakes), built 1975, S/N 684
- [N2ME](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2ME): [Wayman Luy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAYMAN%20LUY%20LLC), [Weston, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Weston), S/N 501
- [N2TY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2TY): [Uridel Douglas DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/URIDEL%20DOUGLAS%20DBA), [Leesburg, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Leesburg), S/N 451
- [N2UY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2UY): [Life Builders International](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIFE%20BUILDERS%20INTERNATIONAL), [Grand Rapids, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Grand%20Rapids), built 1975, S/N 685
- [N337XP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N337XP): [3 Points LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/3%20POINTS%20LLC), [Comstock Park, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Comstock%20Park), S/N 736
- [N34L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34L): [Ranney Jeffrey A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANNEY%20JEFFREY%20A), [Princeton, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Princeton), built 1972, S/N 537
- [N35HM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35HM): [Mezrah Realty Corp Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEZRAH%20REALTY%20CORP%20INC), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 1983, S/N 1075
- [N39362](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39362): [Sport Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPORT%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Lucedale, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Lucedale), built 1972, S/N 519
- [N39387](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39387): [Post Falls, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Post%20Falls), built 1972, S/N 536, Registration pending
- [N396CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N396CB): [Reissiger Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REISSIGER%20ROBERT%20B), [Foley, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Foley), built 1973, S/N 563
- [N39787](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39787): [Karman William Neal](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KARMAN%20WILLIAM%20NEAL), [Lake Stevens, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lake%20Stevens), built 1973, S/N 551
- [N39789](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39789): [Ahlhorn Travis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AHLHORN%20TRAVIS), [San Marcos, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Marcos), S/N 553
- [N39791](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39791): [Mcmullen Albert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCMULLEN%20ALBERT%20J), [Corsicana, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Corsicana), built 1973, S/N 555
- [N3RQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3RQ): [Air Carriage Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20CARRIAGE%20INC), [Chico, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chico), built 1972, S/N 523
- [N406DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N406DE): [Ashby Roland](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASHBY%20ROLAND), [Grand Haven, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grand%20Haven), S/N 487
- [N40CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40CL): [Powell Sherman B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POWELL%20SHERMAN%20B), [Pulaski, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Pulaski), built 1974, S/N 653
- [N4200](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4200): [Burdick Rich](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURDICK%20RICH), [Montrose, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Montrose), built 1975, S/N 674
- [N4333](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4333): [Qualitair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITAIR%20LLC), Michelstadt, built 1972, S/N 565
- [N48X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48X): [Becker Lawrence D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BECKER%20LAWRENCE%20D), [Anacortes, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Anacortes), built 1973, S/N 560
- [N4VZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4VZ): [Discovery Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DISCOVERY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1975, S/N 673
- [N5006L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5006L): [Spanier Mark L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPANIER%20MARK%20L), [Mcgregor, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Mcgregor), S/N 463
- [N5023L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5023L): [Island Hoppers Seaplanes 2 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ISLAND%20HOPPERS%20SEAPLANES%202%20LLC), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1971, S/N 480
- [N5028L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5028L): [Barla Joel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARLA%20JOEL), [Eaton Rapids, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Eaton%20Rapids), built 1971, S/N 485
- [N5035L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5035L): [Steinbauer Timothy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEINBAUER%20TIMOTHY), [Sandusky, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Sandusky), built 1971, S/N 492
- [N5038L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5038L): [Stopher Patrick K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOPHER%20PATRICK%20K), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), S/N 495
- [N5056L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5056L): [Lemon Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEMON%20RICHARD%20A), [Middleton, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Middleton), built 1972, S/N 512
- [N5059L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5059L): [Aeromarine Airways Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROMARINE%20AIRWAYS%20CORP), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1972, S/N 515
- [N51LK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51LK): [Kroloff Logan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KROLOFF%20LOGAN), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1975, S/N 662

All 91: https://openairdocs.org/model/lake-la-4-200/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (71, newest 50)

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 GAA26WA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA227), Jun 24, 2026: Lake LA4 (N9777), Egelsbach, Germany, substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA090), Jan 17, 2026: Lake LA-4-200 (N48X), Dewey, WA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA21LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA078), Dec 15, 2020: Lake LA-4-200 (N5023L), Orlando, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA144), Apr 4, 2020: Lake LA4 (N84PF), Hickory, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and attempted takeoff with obstacles in the direction of departure, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the rejected takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC19LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA051), Sep 3, 2019: Lake LA-4-200 (N6672L), Girdwood, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA123), Feb 25, 2014: Lake LA 4 200 (N1040L), Corona, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB WPR12CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA151), Apr 1, 2012: Lake LA-4-200 (N32LB), Lake Havasu City, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain directional control during a water touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA09CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA121), Dec 17, 2008: Lake LA-4-200 (N85213), Apopka, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB ANC08LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA074), Jun 9, 2008: Lake L-4 (N13RZ), Girdwood, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA019), Nov 25, 2007: Lake LA-4-200 (N1055L), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering over water. Contributing to the accident was glassy water conditions.
- [NTSB MIA06CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA097), Apr 25, 2006: Lake LA-4-200 (N1051L), Lake Wales, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff resulting in an overrun of the runway and encounter with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA219), Aug 1, 2004: Lake LA4-200 (N1056L), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The unsuitable rough water conditions encountered during the attempted water takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA04LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA055), Mar 14, 2004: Lake LA-4-200 (N65675), Cusick, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain proper alignment in the direction of landing during the touchdown portion of a water landing on a…
- [NTSB MIA01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA031), Nov 20, 2000: Lake LA-4-200 (N65717), Iuka, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination resulting in fuel starvation, a forced landing and the subsequent in-flight collision with a wire.
- [NTSB FTW00LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA133), Apr 28, 2000: Lake LA-4-200 (N5023L), Claremore, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's premature raising of the flaps.
- [NTSB IAD96FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA074), May 9, 1996: Lake LA-4-200 (N5040L), Sunapee, NH, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in this accident were: the pilot's lack of currency in type and model airplane, and not following the requirement for the pilot to…
- [NTSB LAX96LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA100), Dec 27, 1995: Lake LA-4-200 (N5LY), Folsom Lake, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and improper remedial action. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC95LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA211), Sep 1, 1995: Lake LA-4-200 (N5TB), Seaside Heights, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate flare for landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rough water. Factors relating to the accident were: loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and rough…
- [NTSB CHI93LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA174), May 16, 1993: Lake LA-4-200 (N35HM), Springport, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
- [NTSB SEA93FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA091), Apr 4, 1993: Lake LA-4-200 (N39375), Gold Bar, WA, substantial damage, 4 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A WATER LANDING.
- [NTSB ATL92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA065), Mar 18, 1992: Lake LA-4-200 (N111TY), Hull, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND INFLIGHT PLANNING, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, AND HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, WHICH RESULTED IN A LONG LANDING AND COLLISION WITH…
- [NTSB NYC91LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA151), Jun 7, 1991: Aerofab 4/210 (N516L), Paulding, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE OIL FILTER BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A LEAK AND SUBSEQUENT OIL EXHAUSTION.
- [NTSB SEA90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA132), Jul 13, 1990: Lake LA-4-200 (N6686L), Bellingham, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: COLLISION WITH A SUBMERGED OBJECT.
- [NTSB MIA89LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA239), Sep 3, 1989: Lake LA-4-200 (N1072L), Orlando, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: RETRACTION OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON.
- [NTSB CHI89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA125), Jul 2, 1989: Aerofab Lake LA 4-200 (N65717), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH UNSUITABLE TERRAIN (ROUGH WATER) AND HIS INABILITY TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
- [NTSB SEA89FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA068), Apr 12, 1989: Lake LA-4-200-EP (N8521Z), Bellevue, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON AND FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI) TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/SPIN.
- [NTSB NYC88LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA182), Jul 16, 1988: Lake LA-4-200 (N5033L), Candlewood Lake, CT, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC87FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87FA140), Sep 5, 1987: Lake LA-4-200 (N39450), Coal Lake, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB BFO87LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA059), Aug 16, 1987: Lake LA-4-200 (N59FC), Grafton, WV, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC87LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA065), May 4, 1987: Lake LA-4-200 (N65678), North Pole, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI87LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA077), Feb 4, 1987: Lake LA-4-200 (N6686L), Bridgman, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI85LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA263), Jun 29, 1985: Lake LA-4-200 (N516L), Hart, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW85LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA008), Oct 7, 1984: Lake LA-4-200 (N6685L), Waurika, OK, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA84LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA145), Jun 26, 1984: Lake LA-4-200 (N65627), Levenworth, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN84LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA052), Dec 28, 1983: Lake LA-4-200 (N39451), Great Falls, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN83FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA150), Jun 23, 1983: Lake LA-4-200 (N6029V), Gillette, WY, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI82DA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA368), Sep 30, 1982: Lake LA-4 (N39786), Lancaster, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FFA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FFA21), Aug 15, 1981: Lake LA-4 (N65723), Lake George, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA040), Aug 9, 1980: Aerofab LA-4-2 (N65640), Cascade Locks, OR, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB OAK79FVW20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVW20), Jul 17, 1979: Lake LA-4 (N5019L), Boulder City, NV, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEP41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEP41), Apr 10, 1979: Aerofab LA4200 (N65702), Coloma, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FYM49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYM49), Aug 27, 1978: Lake LA-4 (N1061L), Goldendale, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FNC41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNC41), Jul 23, 1978: Lake 4-200 (N1049L), Meredith, NH, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FRA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRA30), Jul 2, 1978: Lake 4-200 (N39800), Brenham, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DLA52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLA52), Sep 3, 1977: Lake LA4200 (N65700), Lake Santa Fe, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DLG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLG25), Jul 25, 1977: Lake LA-4 (N6058V), Charleston, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FID05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FID05), Nov 5, 1976: Lake LA-200 (N5021L), South Boston, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FNE31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNE31), Aug 10, 1976: Lake LA-4 (N39359), Grt Barrington, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUJ91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ91), Jun 27, 1976: Lake LA-4 (N1052L), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76AA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA060), Jan 17, 1976: Lake LA-4 (N39386), Kasitsna Bay, AK, substantial damage

All 71: https://openairdocs.org/model/lake-la-4-200/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (121, newest 50)

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.

- [Accident 20260116000709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260116000709A), Jan 16, 2026: Lake LA-4-200 (N48X), Anacortes, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot was conducting flight training with the second pilot. After pattern work at skagit airport, the aircraft headed to Campbell Lake for water landing…
- [Incident 20221009016019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221009016019I), Oct 9, 2022: Lake LA-4-200 (N53JN), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. On October 09, 2022 at approximately 1617 local time, a Lake LA-4-200 amphibious aircraft on a VFR flight landed at wittman regional airport Oshkosh, WI. The…
- [Incident 20210919016209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210919016209I), Sep 19, 2021: Lake LA-4-200 (N5038L), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. Aircraft was landed on the southern end of tazlina Lake. While taxiing to beach, the extended gear became stuck in deeper than usual silt/mud. The pilot and…
- [Accident 20201215018749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201215018749A), Dec 15, 2020: Lake LA-4-200 (N5023L), Orlando, FL, Substantial damage. While attempting to land at Lake hiawassee, the pilot stated that following the landing flare, the airplane ?floated? A considerable distance before he bounced…
- [Incident 20200627008619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200627008619I), Jun 27, 2020: Lake LA-4-200 (N48X), Burlington, WA, Minor damage. Pilot attempted to land on skagit river with landing gear extended.
- [Accident 20200404002209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200404002209A), Apr 4, 2020: Lake LA-4-200 (N84PF), Hickory, NC, Substantial damage. On 4/4/2020 at approximately 1624 local time, Lake LA-4-200, registration number N84PF, piloted by [privacy data omitted], private pilot certificate number…
- [Incident 20191012019529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191012019529I), Oct 12, 2019: Lake LA-4-200 (N1071L), Skiatook, OK, Minor damage. On Saturday October 12, 2019. The pilot in command was conducting a flight training flight in N1071L, a 1975 buccaneer Lake amphibian. The training took place…
- [Accident 20190903014659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190903014659A), Sep 3, 2019: Lake LA-4-200 (N6672L), Girdwood, AK, Substantial damage. Airman departed mri, climbed to 700FT, selected gear up, observed unsafe gear indication, checked light and hydraulic pressure and observed low pressure, at…
- [Incident 20170910017769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170910017769I), Sep 10, 2017: Lake LA-4-200 (N80125), Gordonsville, VA, Minor damage. The pilot made an emergency landing in a field due to a loss of engine power.
- [Incident 20150503009749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150503009749I), May 3, 2015: Lake LA-4-200 (N1058L), Tyler, TX, Minor damage. According to the PIC statement, the incident occurred on an aborted takeoff attempt. The sky was clear and visibility was greater than 10 miles. Wind was from…
- [Incident 20150121000779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150121000779I), Jan 21, 2015: Lake LA-4-200 (N1065L), Bartow, FL, Minor damage. Airman stated he departed Bartow (bow) municipal airport on January 21, 2015 at approximately 1400 EST. He stated his intention was to perform a number of…
- [Accident 20140225003019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140225003019A), Feb 25, 2014: Lake LA-4-200 (N1040L), Corona, CA, Substantial damage. The engine malfunctioned at 700 feet, and the pilot tried to land on the grass strip located on the south side of the runway
- [Incident 20131028022849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131028022849I), Oct 28, 2013: Lake LA-4-200 (N928DS), Prescott, AZ, Minor damage. Prescott at 281300PDT. 1 POB, no injuries, minor damage. (Sdl FSDO) 10/28 2000Z AZ (prc): N928DS, Lake LA-4-200, rt landing gear collapsed while taxiing for…
- [Accident 20120401005149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120401005149A), Apr 1, 2012: Lake LA-4-200 (N32LB), Lake Havasu, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot was on a demonstration flight with another pilot. The pilot in command landed in a cove protected from winds. The pilot made a normal approach and…
- [Incident 20110807018549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110807018549I), Aug 7, 2011: Lake LA-4-200 (N91014), Leesburg, FL, Minor damage. On August 8, 2011, at 1745 EDT, a Lake amphibian, model LA-4-200, N91014, s/n 455, registered to [privacy data omitted], the pilot of the aircraft. He was…
- [Incident 20101108051769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101108051769I), Nov 8, 2010: Lake LA-4-200 (N255KM), West Palm Beach, FL, Minor damage. Normal approach to runway. Pilot forgot to put landing gear down for landing.
- [Incident 20091004020309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091004020309I), Oct 4, 2009: Conaer LA4200 (N2UY), San Carlos, CA, Minor damage. Upon landing at San Carlos Airport pilot of N2UY mr. Carlos chang koo stated he had correct landing gear indications at touchdown, he stated that he…
- [Incident 20090212001019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090212001019I), Feb 12, 2009: Conaer LA4200 (N16RC), Chandler, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] was conducting a 14 CFR part 91 flight after performing a "top-end" overhaul of the aircraft's Lycoming IO-360 engine. The pilot…
- [Accident 20081217854349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081217854349A), Dec 17, 2008: Conaer LA4200 (N85213), Lake Apopka, FL, Substantial damage. On January 2, 2009, NTSB investigator [privacy data omitted] called the north Florida flight standards district to advise of an accident involving lake LA-4,…
- [Accident 20080609838539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080609838539A), Jun 9, 2008: Conaer LA4200 (N13RZ), Girdwood, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Pre-departure engine power runs indicated normal mag checks. During climb-out thru 250 feet the engine started losing power and RPM dropped from 2600…
- [Incident 20071026826269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071026826269I), Oct 26, 2007: Conaer LA4200 (N84PF), Lakeville, MA, Minor damage. (-23) On October 26, 2007, at approximately 1600 eastern standard time (EST), a lake LA-4-200, N84PF being flown by the pilot [privacy data omitted] failed to…
- [Incident 20070831022789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070831022789I), Aug 31, 2007: Conaer LA4200 (N1058L), Blue Cypress L, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot landed on Blue Cypress lake vero beach FL in a LA-4-200 amphibious airplane for picnic. Pilot thought the right float was taking on water. He…
- [Incident 20070124010009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070124010009I), Jan 24, 2007: Conaer LA4200 (N1059L), West Palm Beac, FL, No damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] (the pilot and sole occupant of this amphibious aircraft) departed gilbert airport (kgif) in winter haven, FL on a…
- [Incident 20060930027319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060930027319I), Sep 30, 2006: Conaer LA4200 (N1059L), West Palm Beac, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft departed lantana airport at approximately 10:00 a.m. pilot states that fuel tank was topped off full to forty gallons. Pilot states that he flew…
- [Accident 20060425006879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060425006879A), Apr 25, 2006: Conaer LA4200 (N1051L), Lakes Wales, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that he attempted takeoff from runway 18, a grass surface, at Chalet Suzanne airport, in LA-4-200, N1051L. He indicated that the aircraft…
- [Incident 20041122029919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041122029919I), Nov 22, 2004: Conaer LA4200 (N8542Z), Deland, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On November 22, 2004, at approximately 1800 hours, at the Deland municipal airport, located in Deland, FL, Mr. William andrew gibson, the pilot, landed…
- [Incident 20041106027149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041106027149I), Nov 6, 2004: Conaer LA4200 (N65639), Kalispell, MT, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft gave no positive "gear up and locked" indication for the nose gear after take-off. Pilot could not get a positive "gear down and locked"…
- [Accident 20040801028269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040801028269A), Aug 1, 2004: Conaer LA4200 (N1056L), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft hit large wave on takeoff run. Became airborne, landed hard. Prop strike to fuselage, internal damage to structure.
- [Incident 20040321004089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040321004089I), Mar 21, 2004: Conaer LA4200 (N65675), Ellensburg, WA. (-23) The pilot was ferrying the aircraft for the owner for maintenance when the engine oil and CHT temps went high and oil pressure dropped some. The engine…
- [Incident 20040314003229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040314003229I), Mar 14, 2004: Conaer LA4200 (N65675), Cusick, WA, Minor damage. (-23) On March 14, 2004 Dr. James cool was acting as pilot in command of N65675, a lake amphibious airplane on the pend oreille river near Cusick, Washington.…
- [Incident 20030413005439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030413005439I), Apr 13, 2003: Conaer LA4200 (N3RQ), Meriden, CT, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated that he was conversing with his passenger and forgot to put the gear down.
- [Incident 20030210005489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030210005489I), Feb 10, 2003: Conaer LA4200 (N65683), Fayetteville, AR, Minor damage. (-23) Nose gear collapsed, actuator failure, skidded approximately 75 ft. pilot extended nose gear by hand and taxied aircraft to ramp with minor paint scrapes.
- [Incident 20020621014489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020621014489I), Jun 21, 2002: Conaer LA4200 (N6684L), Currituck, NC, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot reported that he was attempting to make a water landing on intercoastal waterway when aircraft began to bounce on the surface of the water. The…
- [Accident 20001120036129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001120036129A), Nov 20, 2000: Conaer LA4200 (N65717), Iuka, MS, Substantial damage. (-23) While enroute aircraft sustained an engine power loss and during the approach to landing struck power lines resulting in an aircraft loss of control and…
- [Accident 20000429012149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000429012149A), Apr 29, 2000: Conaer LA4200 (N5023L), Oolaga, OK, No damage. (-23) On final approach, the pilot-in-command noted that the airplane was "low"; he added power. During the landing/flare, the airplane was about 1/3 of the…
- [Incident 19991121041189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991121041189I), Nov 21, 1999: Conaer LA4200 (N5006L), Webster, MN. (-23) Engine failed during take off, due to piston failure (skirt area), landed without incident in field 2 miles southeast of Webster, MN. No injuries/no…
- [Incident 19990723024309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990723024309I), Jul 23, 1999: Conaer LA4200 (N9571R), Anchorage, AK. On July 23, 1999, at approximately 1600 hours N9571R, an LR-4-200, experienced gradual loss of power during the take off phase, pilot declared emergency and…
- [Incident 19990320016809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990320016809I), Mar 20, 1999: Conaer LA4200 (N999QQ), Seattle, WA, Minor damage. Upon landing at bfi (13L) nose gear collapsed due to failed nose gear retract rod. Minor damage, no injuries, mord to follow.
- [Incident 19970218010459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970218010459I), Feb 18, 1997: Conaer LA4200 (N85213), Deland, FL. Narrative: left main landing gear failed to fully extend during approach. PIC utilized alc emergency procedures to fully extend gear, without success. PIC made…
- [Accident 19960509010109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960509010109A), May 9, 1996: Conaer LA4200 (N5040L), Lake Sunapee, NH, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Crashed into water and sank.
- [Incident 19960115005419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960115005419I), Jan 15, 1996: Conaer LA4200 (N99DL), Miami, FL, Minor damage. Narrative: small link on landing gear retract strut broke due to intergranular corrosion. The part has been submitted on a m or d report to okc. There already…
- [Accident 19951227046399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951227046399A), Dec 27, 1995: Conaer LA4200 (N5LY), Folsom, CA, Substantial damage. Student skidded during water step turn. CFI aborted. Wing dipped in water. Added power tookoff. Sponsons wing damage
- [Accident 19950901027739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950901027739A), Sep 1, 1995: Conaer LA4200 (N5TB), Seaside Heights, NJ, Substantial damage. Lost power on initial climb from water takeoff. Nosed into water. Failed to flare. Buckled fuselage. Engine test ok
- [Incident 19950714029569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950714029569I), Jul 14, 1995: Conaer LA4200 (N1040L), New Haven, CT. Pilot stated raised gear onlanding roll instead of flaps by mistake.
- [Incident 19950109003919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950109003919I), Jan 9, 1995: Conaer LA4200 (N65713), Charlotte Amali, U.S. Virgin Islands, Substantial damage. Narrative: while attempting to reposition, the aircraft went over embankment (culvert) into drainage ditch up side down. The aircraft suffered substantial…
- [Incident 19930825040209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930825040209I), Aug 25, 1993: Conaer LA4200 (N1068L), Hopedale, LA. Rough engine on takeoff roll. Pilot landed aircraft in gulf of Mexico.
- [Incident 19930702034269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930702034269I), Jul 2, 1993: Conaer LA4200 (N255KM), Florence, OR, Minor damage. Pilot over corrected on takeoff from lake due to wind gust. Left wing partialy sumerged. Sank being towed to shore
- [Accident 19930516013949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930516013949A), May 16, 1993: Conaer LA4200 (N35HM), Springport, MI, Substantial damage. Beleived not normal power on water takeoff. Aborted late and struck a grassy mound. No defects found.
- [Accident 19930404010869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930404010869A), Apr 4, 1993: Conaer LA4200 (N39375), Goldbar, WA, Substantial damage, 4 fatal. Impacted in lake and sank. Occupants all drowned. Wreckage indicates vertical impact such as from a stall.
- [Incident 19930202001349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930202001349I), Feb 2, 1993: Conaer LA4200 (N10469), Bristol-Johnson, TN, Minor damage. Right brake failed in run up area. On return to ramp left brake locked up. Departed taxiway. Not flown for 2 months

All 121: https://openairdocs.org/model/lake-la-4-200/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (39)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR CA151124009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151124009), Nov 24, 2015: OIL FILTER. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION THE OIL FILTER WAS REMOVED AND CUT OPEN FOR INSPECTION AND THE FILTER INTERIOR WAS FOUND TO BE BENT. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO T
- [SDR CA150604015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150604015), Jun 1, 2015: CONTACT. LOOSE. (CAN) ENGINE WAS A RECENTLY REBUILT, FACTORY ENG WITH ABOUT 100 HOURS IN SERVICE. WHILE RUNNING UP THE ENG AFTER REFUELING, PERFORMED A MAGNETO DROP CHECK & THE
- [SDR 2013FA0000589](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000589), Oct 13, 2013: TUBE. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED A CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACK WHERE AIRBOX OUTLET TUBE IS WELDED TO AIRBOX. CRACK EXTENDED AROUND .33 OF THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THI
- [SDR CA111028007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111028007), Oct 27, 2011: PUSHROD. CORRODED. (CAN) ALUM ROD WAS BEING REMOVED TO REPLACE SOME CORRODED BLIND FASTENERS AT THE LOWER END FITTING (FIXED-END, STEEL FITTING). WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THE ALUMIN
- [SDR CA110627002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110627002), Jun 12, 2011: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. (CAN) POWER LOSS DURING REPOSITIONING FLIGHT WHILE ON CRUISE MODE, CREW REPORTED ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS REDUCED. N1 WENT FROM 88 PERCENT TO APPROX 72 PERCENT. CR
- [SDR CA100121001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100121001), Jan 21, 2010: CONTROL CABLE. WORN. (CAN) THE AILERON CABLES ON LAKE ACFT, MODELS, LA-4, -200, -250 HAVE BEEN FOUND WEARING AT FUS STA 117 0N LA-4, 200`S AND FUS STA 176 ON LA-250 WRE THE CABLE CO
- [SDR 2006FA0000299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000299), Mar 16, 2006: HINGE. WORN. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND ALTERNATE AIR VALVE HINGE WORN THRU. REMOVED HEAT BOX ASSY AND FOUND BOX CRACKED 50 PERCENT AROUND MOUNTING FLANGE. CRACK COULD N
- [SDR CA050908002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050908002), Sep 2, 2005: LINE. OBSTRUCTED. (CAN) NOSE GEAR FAILED TO LOCK DOWN DUE TO A PLUGGED RETURN LINE ORIFACE, ACTUATOR REMOVED/DISASSEMBLED/CLEANED/REASSEMBLED, REINSTALLED, HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUSH
- [SDR CA050518009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050518009), May 11, 2005: TRANSDUCER. LEAKING. (CAN) A NEW FP5-L FUEL FLOW WAS INSTALLED AND LEAK TESTED ON FIRST FLIGHT. APPROX 20 MINUTES AND AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED AND PILOT REALIZED HE HAD AN ENGINE FIRE. A
- [SDR 2004FA0000855](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000855), Oct 29, 2004: LINE. CRACKED. DURING FLT, HYD PUMP STARTED TO CYCLE ABNORMALLY. IDENTIFIED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LOSS TO LANDING GEAR RETRACT CIRCUIT AND ISOLATED WITH LDG GEAR SELECTOR. GEAR E
- [SDR AUS20040298](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040298), Mar 18, 2004: ROD END. FAILED. (AUS) RUDDER CONTROL ROD BALL JOINT SEIZED AND ROD END FAILED. THE SEIZED BALL JOINT ALLOWED THE CONTROL ROD END TO BEND UP AND DOWN DURING RUDDER APPLICATIONS 
- [SDR 2003FA0000693](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000693), Jun 22, 2003: BLADE. BROKEN. DURING NORMAL OPERATION, A PORTION OF BLADE TIP (P-TIP) BROKE OFF.
- [SDR AUS20030788](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030788), Jun 4, 2003: RIVET. CORRODED. (AUS) ELEVATOR PUSHROD AFT END FITTING RIVETS CORRODED. END FITTING SEPARATED FROM PUSHROD CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL CAUSING DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT DURING HEAVY LANDI
- [SDR CA020826008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020826008), Aug 21, 2002: DOUBLER. CRACKED. (CAN) LT WING LOWER SPAR CAP DOUBLER CRACKED AT OUTER BOLT HOLE.
- [SDR CA020827009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020827009), Aug 20, 2002: HUB. CORRODED. (CAN) CORROSION ON HUB IN O-RING SEAL AREA. BALL WEAR ON BLADE BEARING. CHROME WORN THRU TO BASE METAL ON PITCH CHANGE ROD.
- [SDR CA011031021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011031021), Oct 31, 2001: ATTACH FITTING. MISMANUFACTURED. (CAN) AD 98-10-12, HORIZONTAL STAB ATTACHMENT FITTING NO OF NEW CUSTOMERS A/C HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AT COMPANY & ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH AD, ALTHOUGH ITS BEEN 
- [SDR 2001FA0000066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000066), May 15, 2001: PUSHROD. CORRODED. REMOVED FORWARD LOWER ROD END FROM RUDDER PUSHROD ASSEMBLY, DUE TO VISIBLE CORROSION. FOUND EXTENSIVE CORROSION INTERNALLY ON ARM AND ROD ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR 20010409AP001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010409AP001), Feb 5, 2001: ADAPTER. CRACKED. FUEL SMELL IN CABIN, FUEL STAIN LEFT SIDE OF INTERNAL FUSELAGE AT AND BELOW ADAPTER. VISUALLY INSPECTED PART AND FOUND CRACK AT SUMP DRAIN VALVE FITTING. FUEL L
- [SDR 20000523SH002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000523SH002), Nov 21, 1999: PISTON. FAILED. ENGINE PISTON ON NR 4 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM BASE BELOW THE OIL RING LAND. TWISTED ROD AND CAUSED ENGINE TO FAIL. ENGINE FAILURE ON CLIMB-OUT AT ABOUT 700
- [SDR 99ZZZX2546](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2546), Jun 22, 1999: AIR BOX. CRACKED. PILOT REPORTED THAT WiTH FULL THROTTLE AND THE WASTEGATE CLOSED, ENGINE HAD EXCESSIVELY LOW BOOST. (TURBO CHARGER INSTALLATION WAS AN AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION. 
- [SDR 99ZZZX964](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX964), Nov 9, 1998: FUEL FILTER. DIRTY. IN-FLIGHT, ENGINE STOPPAGE. PILOT EXPERIENCED ENGINE STOPPAGE IN-FLIGHT, SAW FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING ZERO. WHEN HE TURNED ON FUEL PUMP BOOST SWITCH, ENG
- [SDR CA981006015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981006015), Sep 15, 1998: HUB. CORRODED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. INSPECTION FOUND THE HUB CORRODED. THE SUBMITTER STATES THAT THE LAST CORROSION INSPECTION, WHICH WAS IN 1988
- [SDR 98ZZZX4269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4269), Sep 2, 1998: SUPPORT. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED NOSE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. INSPECTION OF NOSE LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL REVEALED BROKEN UPPER NOSE L/G SUPPORT ASSEMBLY. TH
- [SDR 99ZZZX587](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX587), Jul 10, 1998: MAGNETO. FAILED. MAGNETO FAILED IN-FLIGHT. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED DISTRIBUTOR GEAR NOT TURNING. PAPER SHIM NEXT TO COIL HAD MIGRATED TOWARD GEAR AND CAUSED CATASTROPHIC FAILUR
- [SDR 98ZZZX3185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3185), Jun 17, 1998: FITTING. CRACKED. WHILE C/W AD 98-10-12, THE FITTING REQUIRED REPLACEMENT PER PARA (A)(2). INSPECTION OF THIS FITTING PER REVO SB B-78 DISCLOSED A CRACK IN ADDITION TO CORROSION 
- [SDR CA980519011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980519011), May 11, 1998: HUB. LACK OF LUBE. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. INSPECTION FOUND THE PROPELLER HUB REAR BORE TO BE OVERSIZE. THE CONTROL FORK TO BE OVERSIZE. THE PISTON TO B
- [SDR CA980504011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980504011), Apr 27, 1998: BLADE. DAMAGED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. BOTH PROPELLER BLADES WERE FOUND BADLY NICKED FROM FOD. FIELD REPAIRS WERE NOT MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HA
- [SDR CA980325028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980325028), Mar 5, 1998: HUB. CORRODED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE PROPELLER HUB WAS FOUND TO BE BADLY CORRODED IN THE O-RING AREA.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4505), Oct 10, 1997: ACTUATOR ROD. FAILED. AFTER TAKEOFF, MLG RETRACTED NORMALLY AND NLG REMAINED EXTENDED. LANDING GEAR WAS RE-EXTENDED AND A SAFE LANDING WAS MADE. MAINTENANCE INSP FOUND THE THREADED E
- [SDR 97ZZZX4258](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4258), Sep 18, 1997: HOSE. OMITTED. THE 2-6050-27 HOSE CONNECTS THE ALTERNATOR COOLING PORT TO THE FLEXIBLE DUCT (SCAT HOSE) THAT BRINGS AIR FROM ABOVE ENGINE TO THE ALTERNATOR. THIS NON-CONDUCTIV
- [SDR 97ZZZX2594](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2594), May 20, 1997: HOSE ASSY. MISASSEMBLY. HYDRAULIC HOSE KIT ORDERED FROM LAKE FACTORY INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT. TWO OUT OF SIX LANDING GEAR RETRACT HOSES LEAKED AT THE FITTINGS. UPON DISASSEMBLY OF HOSES,
- [SDR CA970506007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970506007), Apr 30, 1997: BLADE. DAMAGED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. #1 PROPELLER BLADE HAD DAMAGE TO THE FACE SIDE DUE TO BOLT OR SCREW DAMAGE WHICH WAS NOT DRESSED OUT, WHEN PR
- [SDR EY2R9600152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600152), Oct 1, 1996: BLADE. CRACKED. BLADE SN D66432, CRACKED NEAR SHANK IN LIP
- [SDR EY2R9600938](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600938), Aug 1, 1996: HUB. CORRODED. HUB CORRODED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2031), Apr 1, 1996: ACTUATOR. FAILED. NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR PISTON ASSY (ROD AND PISTON) RECEIVES A SIDE LOAD AT THE THREADED END OF ACTUATOR ROD. NOSE GEAR ACTUATES AT A VERY FAST RATE WHICH MAY CAUSE
- [SDR 95ZZZX5769](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5769), Aug 26, 1995: BOLT. FAILED. ONE LOWER ENGINE MOUNT BOLT BROKE IN-FLIGHT, CONDITION WAS DISCOVERED BY OWNER WHILE CHECKING OIL. ENGINE MOUNT SPACER WENT OUT THROUGH PROPELLER CAUSING SIGNIF
- [SDR 95ZZZX3487](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3487), May 25, 1995: TRUNNION. CORRODED. ANNUAL INSPECTION REVEALED SEVERE CORROSION INSIDE OF THE MLG TRUNNION TUBES (THE LANDING GEAR PIVOT TUBES EXTENDING FROM THE GEAR LEG FORWARD INTO THE LEADING 
- [SDR 95ZZZX220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX220), Jan 4, 1995: BREATHER. ICE BLOCKED. AIRCRAFT DEPARTED INL ON A MINUS 9 DEGREE FAHRENHEIT DAY. OIL BREATHER PLUGGED WITH ICE, FRONT OIL SEAL BLEW OUT ALONG WITH ALL THE ENGINE OIL. AIRCRAFT WAS SUB
- [SDR 95ZZZX1005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1005), Jan 4, 1995: BREATHER. ICE BLOCKED. AIRCRAFT DEPARTED INL ON A MINUS 9 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT DAY. OIL BREATHER PLUGGED WITH ICE, FRONT OIL SEAL BLOW-OUT ALONG WITH ALL THE ENGINE OIL. AIRCRAFT WAS SU

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Aerofab LA-4-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerofab-la-4-200): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 5110325

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