# NTSB investigations: 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.

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- [NTSB GAA26WA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA227.md): Lake LA4 · Egelsbach, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 24, 2026 · N9777 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA090.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Dewey, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 17, 2026 · N48X · Substantial damage
  > On January 16, 2026, at 1609 Pacific daylight time, a Lake LA-4-200, N48X sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Dewey, Washington. The flight instructor and student pilot were uninjured. The amphibious airplane was operated as…
- [NTSB ERA21LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA078.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2020 · N5023L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA144.md): Lake LA4 · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2020 · N84PF · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2019 · N6672L · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Lake LA 4 200 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2014 · N1040L · Substantial damage
  > 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 operation.
- [NTSB WPR12CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA151.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2012 · N32LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during a water touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA09CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA121.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N85213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB ANC08LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA074.md): Lake L-4 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N13RZ · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2007 · N1055L · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2006 · N1051L · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Lake LA4-200 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N1056L · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable rough water conditions encountered during the attempted water takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA04LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA055.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Cusick, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2004 · N65675 · Substantial damage
  > 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 river. Factors include crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA031.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Iuka, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2000 · N65717 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Claremore, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N5023L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature raising of the flaps.
- [NTSB IAD96FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA074.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Sunapee, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N5040L · Destroyed
  > 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 have a flight instructor onboard during water landings.
- [NTSB LAX96LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA100.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Folsom Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N5LY · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Seaside Heights, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N5TB · Substantial damage
  > 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 water.
- [NTSB CHI93LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA174.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Springport, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N35HM · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA93FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA091.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Gold Bar, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1993 · N39375 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a water landing.
- [NTSB ATL92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA065.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Hull, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1992 · N111TY · Substantial damage
  > 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 terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA151.md): Aerofab 4/210 · Paulding, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1991 · N516L · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1990 · N6686L · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a submerged object.
- [NTSB MIA89LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA239.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1989 · N1072L · Substantial damage
  > Retraction of the right main landing gear for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB CHI89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA125.md): Aerofab Lake LA 4-200 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N65717 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain (rough water) and his inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA89FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA068.md): Lake LA-4-200-EP · Bellevue, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1989 · N8521Z · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Candlewood Lake, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1988 · N5033L · Substantial damage
  > The LA-4-200 made a takeoff under reported conditions of gusty wind and waves of 1 to 2 feet. The maximum demonstrated wave height for the aircraft is 1 foot. The pilot reported he aborted the takeoff due to a person on a jet ski in his way and as he tried to…
- [NTSB ANC87FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87FA140.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Coal Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1987 · N39450 · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the airplane stated that he had step-taxied to the east end of the Lake in preparation for a takeoff to the west. During the take off run, the airplane struck the wake he had just created and became prematurely airborne. He reduced power in an…
- [NTSB BFO87LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA059.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Grafton, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1987 · N59FC · Destroyed
  > According to the plt during the water landing the acft encountered the wake of a boat that had crossed the path of the acft. As a result the acft bounced about 20 ft high. The plt applied full power to recover; however, the acft impacted the water. He started…
- [NTSB ANC87LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA065.md): Lake LA-4-200 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1987 · N65678 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that shortly after lifting off the water the engine quit; the aircraft crashed on the gravel bar. The pilot also stated that he ran out of fuel. The plts flt time was not reported or available.
- [NTSB CHI87LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA077.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Bridgman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1987 · N6686L · Substantial damage
  > Plt was attempting to takeoff from a soft field. The gear caught a rise in the field and acft settled back to the soft ground tearing off the nose wheel and damaging both wings.
- [NTSB CHI85LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA263.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Hart, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1985 · N516L · Substantial damage
  > During a Lake takeoff at near lift off speed the plt stated the acft struck a submerged log and became airborne at a low airspeed. The acft then dropped back to the Lake surface, the right wing float dug in the water and separated the float from the wing. The…
- [NTSB FTW85LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA008.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Waurika, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1984 · N6685L · Destroyed
  > According to witnesses, the acft nose was too low at water contact on lndg touchdown and the nose and right pontoon dug into the water. The acft swerved abruptly to the right, flipped inverted and sank. No logs or other floating debris were located during a…
- [NTSB SEA84LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA145.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Levenworth, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1984 · N65627 · Substantial damage
  > The amphibious acft started to 'porpoise' in the air after takeoff and stalled aprx 25 ft above water level. The acft dragged a wing, crashed and sank. The plt said that water in the hull had caused the unstable condition.
- [NTSB DEN84LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA052.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1983 · N39451 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged in a forced landing on a highway after the engine seized. The plt said 'the engine made unusual sounds of an engine running bad.' Then it lost compression and seized. He made a forced landing on a highway and damagedthe hull. Examination…
- [NTSB DEN83FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA150.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Gillette, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1983 · N6029V · Destroyed
  > The plt had recently purchased the acft. While on a x-country trip, he landed at an arpt with an elevation of 4363 ft & refueled. When he was taking off, the density alt was aprx 7089 ft & the acft was near its max gross wt limit. Shortly after lift-off, the…
- [NTSB CHI82DA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA368.md): Lake LA-4 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1982 · N39786 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot says aircraft lost power after takeoff. He made a forced landing in a cornfield. No malfunction found.
- [NTSB NYC81FFA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FFA21.md): Lake LA-4 · Lake George, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1981 · N65723 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA040.md): Aerofab LA-4-2 · Cascade Locks, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 9, 1980 · N65640 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK79FVW20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVW20.md): Lake LA-4 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1979 · N5019L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEP41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEP41.md): Aerofab LA4200 · Coloma, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1979 · N65702 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FYM49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYM49.md): Lake LA-4 · Goldendale, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1978 · N1061L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FNC41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNC41.md): Lake 4-200 · Meredith, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1978 · N1049L · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FRA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRA30.md): Lake 4-200 · Brenham, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1978 · N39800 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DLA52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLA52.md): Lake LA4200 · Lake Santa Fe, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1977 · N65700 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DLG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLG25.md): Lake LA-4 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1977 · N6058V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FID05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FID05.md): Lake LA-200 · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1976 · N5021L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FNE31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNE31.md): Lake LA-4 · Grt Barrington, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1976 · N39359 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUJ91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ91.md): Lake LA-4 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1976 · N1052L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76AA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA060.md): Lake LA-4 · Kasitsna Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 17, 1976 · N39386 · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 ('5110310')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lake-la-4-200/ntsb

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