# FAA incident reports: Lake LA-4-200 A list on [Lake LA-4-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/lake-la-4-200.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 121 reports - [Accident 20260116000709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260116000709A.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Anacortes, WA · Jan 16, 2026 · N48X · 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 practice. No mechanical deficiencies were noted during the pattern work. During landing at Campbell Lake,… - [Incident 20221009016019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221009016019I.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Oshkosh, WI · Oct 9, 2022 · N53JN · 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 aircraft was cleared by air traffic for runway 9. When the aircraft made contact with the hard runway… - [Incident 20210919016209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210919016209I.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Anchorage, AK · Sep 19, 2021 · N5038L · 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 passenger were able exit the aircraft to rock the wings and free the aircraft from the mud. Once the… - [Accident 20201215018749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201215018749A.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Orlando, FL · Dec 15, 2020 · N5023L · 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 the landing. The airplane skipped approximately three times until the pilot concluded he could… - [Incident 20200627008619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200627008619I.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Burlington, WA · Jun 27, 2020 · N48X · Minor damage > Pilot attempted to land on skagit river with landing gear extended. - [Accident 20200404002209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200404002209A.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Hickory, NC · Apr 4, 2020 · N84PF · 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 [privacy data omitted], initiated a takeoff in day VFR conditions from Lake Hickory approximately 2000… - [Incident 20191012019529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191012019529I.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Skiatook, OK · Oct 12, 2019 · N1071L · 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 around Skiatook Lake, near tulsa, Oklahoma. N107IL configured for a water landing and surveyed… - [Accident 20190903014659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190903014659A.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Girdwood, AK · Sep 3, 2019 · N6672L · 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 which point the airman used the manual handpump to increase hydraulic pressure and fully retract the… - [Incident 20170910017769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170910017769I.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Gordonsville, VA · Sep 10, 2017 · N80125 · 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.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Tyler, TX · May 3, 2015 · N1058L · 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 the south at 8 mph and slightly gusty. The PIC taxied to a cove on the north end of the Lake for… - [Incident 20150121000779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150121000779I.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Bartow, FL · Jan 21, 2015 · N1065L · 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 practice landings and takeoffs on Lake hancock. He stated he was PIC of the aircraft and his wife… - [Accident 20140225003019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140225003019A.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Corona, CA · Feb 25, 2014 · N1040L · 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.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Prescott, AZ · Oct 28, 2013 · N928DS · 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 departure causing minor damage to the right sponson. - [Accident 20120401005149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120401005149A.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Lake Havasu, CA · Apr 1, 2012 · N32LB · 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 landing. Upon touchdown the aircraft water looped. The pilot in command water taxied the aircraft to the… - [Incident 20110807018549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110807018549I.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Leesburg, FL · Aug 7, 2011 · N91014 · 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 landing on Lake Harris, in Lake county, Florida. He elected to land on the east side of the Lake close… - [Incident 20101108051769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101108051769I.md): Lake LA-4-200 · West Palm Beach, FL · Nov 8, 2010 · N255KM · Minor damage > Normal approach to runway. Pilot forgot to put landing gear down for landing. - [Incident 20091004020309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091004020309I.md): Conaer LA4200 · San Carlos, CA · Oct 4, 2009 · N2UY · 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 experienced difficulty maintaining lateral control as he applied brakes and rudder input to try to stay on the… - [Incident 20090212001019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090212001019I.md): Conaer LA4200 · Chandler, AZ · Feb 12, 2009 · N16RC · 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 also holds a mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings. The pilot stated that while… - [Accident 20081217854349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081217854349A.md): Conaer LA4200 · Lake Apopka, FL · Dec 17, 2008 · N85213 · 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, N85213, that occurred on Lake Apopka, orlando, Florida on December 17, 2008. The event was not… - [Accident 20080609838539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080609838539A.md): Conaer LA4200 · Girdwood, AK · Jun 9, 2008 · N13RZ · 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 thru 2200. Pilot verified fuel boost pumps "on" with normal pressure @ 26 PSI, and max throttle… - [Incident 20071026826269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071026826269I.md): Conaer LA4200 · Lakeville, MA · Oct 26, 2007 · N84PF · 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 control his amphibious aircraft during water landing phase. The aircraft sustained minor damage. The… - [Incident 20070831022789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070831022789I.md): Conaer LA4200 · Blue Cypress L, FL · Aug 31, 2007 · N1058L · 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 attempted to takeoff and return to the vero beach airport. During the takeoff run the right float "dug… - [Incident 20070124010009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070124010009I.md): Conaer LA4200 · West Palm Beac, FL · Jan 24, 2007 · N1059L · 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 return trip to Palm Beach county park (klna) in lantana, FL. When the aircraft was approximately 12.5… - [Incident 20060930027319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060930027319I.md): Conaer LA4200 · West Palm Beac, FL · Sep 30, 2006 · N1059L · 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 into lake wales, Florida with a flight time of approximately 1.5 hours, departed lake wales and… - [Accident 20060425006879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060425006879A.md): Conaer LA4200 · Lakes Wales, FL · Apr 25, 2006 · N1051L · 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 did not accelerate as well as expected, but instead of aborting the takeoff, he continued the takeoff… - [Incident 20041122029919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041122029919I.md): Conaer LA4200 · Deland, FL · Nov 22, 2004 · N8542Z · 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 aircraft N8542Z, a lake model, LA-4-200, (amphibious) with it's landing gear retracted. Mr. Gibson… - [Incident 20041106027149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041106027149I.md): Conaer LA4200 · Kalispell, MT · Nov 6, 2004 · N65639 · 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" indication for the nose gear after selecting the gear down position. Pilot determined that the nose gear… - [Accident 20040801028269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040801028269A.md): Conaer LA4200 · Oshkosh, WI · Aug 1, 2004 · N1056L · 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.md): Conaer LA4200 · Ellensburg, WA · Mar 21, 2004 · N65675 > (-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 began to run rough. The pilot turned back towards ellensberg airport from the west, decided he was… - [Incident 20040314003229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040314003229I.md): Conaer LA4200 · Cusick, WA · Mar 14, 2004 · N65675 · 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. Dr. Cool stated he had been practicing "touch and goes" on the river when he damaged the aircraft.… - [Incident 20030413005439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030413005439I.md): Conaer LA4200 · Meriden, CT · Apr 13, 2003 · N3RQ · 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.md): Conaer LA4200 · Fayetteville, AR · Feb 10, 2003 · N65683 · 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.md): Conaer LA4200 · Currituck, NC · Jun 21, 2002 · N6684L · 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 successive bounces turned into an uncontrollable porpoising condition. After the fourth or fifth bounce… - [Accident 20001120036129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001120036129A.md): Conaer LA4200 · Iuka, MS · Nov 20, 2000 · N65717 · 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 uncontrolled impact with trees and the ground. Post accident inspection revealed water and sediment… - [Accident 20000429012149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000429012149A.md): Conaer LA4200 · Oolaga, OK · Apr 29, 2000 · N5023L · 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 way down the runway when the pilot rated passenger/owner of the airplane called for a go-around. The… - [Incident 19991121041189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991121041189I.md): Conaer LA4200 · Webster, MN · Nov 21, 1999 · N5006L > (-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 aircraft damage. - [Incident 19990723024309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990723024309I.md): Conaer LA4200 · Anchorage, AK · Jul 23, 1999 · N9571R > 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 landed at departure airport (mrl). Investigation revealed that number four fuel nozzel was clogged,… - [Incident 19990320016809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990320016809I.md): Conaer LA4200 · Seattle, WA · Mar 20, 1999 · N999QQ · 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.md): Conaer LA4200 · Deland, FL · Feb 18, 1997 · N85213 > Narrative: left main landing gear failed to fully extend during approach. PIC utilized alc emergency procedures to fully extend gear, without success. PIC made gear up landing in grassy area along side runway. No damage to aircraft persons or property.… - [Accident 19960509010109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960509010109A.md): Conaer LA4200 · Lake Sunapee, NH · May 9, 1996 · N5040L · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Crashed into water and sank. - [Incident 19960115005419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960115005419I.md): Conaer LA4200 · Miami, FL · Jan 15, 1996 · N99DL · 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 is a service bulletin & probably will be an a.d. note forth coming. - [Accident 19951227046399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951227046399A.md): Conaer LA4200 · Folsom, CA · Dec 27, 1995 · N5LY · 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.md): Conaer LA4200 · Seaside Heights, NJ · Sep 1, 1995 · N5TB · 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.md): Conaer LA4200 · New Haven, CT · Jul 14, 1995 · N1040L > Pilot stated raised gear onlanding roll instead of flaps by mistake. - [Incident 19950109003919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950109003919I.md): Conaer LA4200 · Charlotte Amali, U.S. Virgin Islands · Jan 9, 1995 · N65713 · Substantial damage > Narrative: while attempting to reposition, the aircraft went over embankment (culvert) into drainage ditch up side down. The aircraft suffered substantial damage. No injury to pilot, warren isaac #470541807. This investigation is being coordinated with NTSB… - [Incident 19930825040209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930825040209I.md): Conaer LA4200 · Hopedale, LA · Aug 25, 1993 · N1068L > Rough engine on takeoff roll. Pilot landed aircraft in gulf of Mexico. - [Incident 19930702034269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930702034269I.md): Conaer LA4200 · Florence, OR · Jul 2, 1993 · N255KM · 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.md): Conaer LA4200 · Springport, MI · May 16, 1993 · N35HM · 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.md): Conaer LA4200 · Goldbar, WA · Apr 4, 1993 · N39375 · 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.md): Conaer LA4200 · Bristol-Johnson, TN · Feb 2, 1993 · N10469 · Minor damage > Right brake failed in run up area. On return to ramp left brake locked up. Departed taxiway. Not flown for 2 months Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lake-la-4-200/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 ('5110310') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lake-la-4-200/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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