# Lake LA-4 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 5110302 - Manufacturer (registry): LAKE - Model: LA-4 - 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: 45 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lake-la-4 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 (45) - [N1005L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1005L): [O'Neal Gregory A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/O'NEAL%20GREGORY%20A), [Saint Cloud, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Cloud), built 1960, S/N 248 - [N1011L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1011L): [Colburn Paul A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLBURN%20PAUL%20A), [Hillsboro, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Hillsboro), built 1960, S/N 254 - [N1022L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1022L): [Bailey Timothy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAILEY%20TIMOTHY%20J), [Mc Bain, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Mc%20Bain), built 1961, S/N 265 - [N1116L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1116L): [R J Berra Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R%20J%20BERRA%20INC), [Burtonsville, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Burtonsville), built 1963, S/N 278 - [N1120L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1120L): [Gotschall John F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOTSCHALL%20JOHN%20F), [Silverdale, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Silverdale), built 1963, S/N 282 - [N1121L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1121L): [Sunset Hill Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUNSET%20HILL%20VENTURES%20LLC), [Menomonie, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Menomonie), S/N 283 - [N1131L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1131L): [Seehafer Paul D Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEEHAFER%20PAUL%20D%20TRUSTEE), [Junction City, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Junction%20City), built 1964, S/N 293 - [N1132L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1132L): [Contact Point Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONTACT%20POINT%20INC), [Amarillo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Amarillo), built 1964, S/N 294 - [N1138L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1138L): [Top Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOP%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1964, S/N 300 - [N1144L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1144L): [Composite Sign Products Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMPOSITE%20SIGN%20PRODUCTS%20INC), [Zeeland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Zeeland), built 1964, S/N 306 - [N1147L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1147L): [Landry Lonny Reid](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANDRY%20LONNY%20REID), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1964, S/N 309 - [N1153L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1153L): [Seelye Donald C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEELYE%20DONALD%20C), [Charlevoix, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Charlevoix), built 1965, S/N 315 - [N1158L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1158L): [Timm Jack W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIMM%20JACK%20W), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1965, S/N 320 - [N1166L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1166L): [Novack Edward A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOVACK%20EDWARD%20A), [Cairo, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cairo), built 1965, S/N 328 - [N1168L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1168L): [Depaul Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEPAUL%20THOMAS%20J), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1966, S/N 330 - [N15AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15AG): [Ober John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OBER%20JOHN%20A), [Candor, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Candor), built 1966, S/N 349 - [N161JL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161JL): [Luebben John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUEBBEN%20JOHN%20R), [Fayetteville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Fayetteville), built 1966, S/N 346 - [N16LK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16LK): [Ober John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OBER%20JOHN%20A), [Candor, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Candor), built 1966, S/N 335 - [N2012L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2012L): [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1966, S/N 345, Registration pending - [N2014L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2014L): [Greenwood Daniel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREENWOOD%20DANIEL), [Golconda, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Golconda), built 1966, S/N 347 - [N2017L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2017L): [Larson Lawrence Stephen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSON%20LAWRENCE%20STEPHEN), [Park Rapids, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Park%20Rapids), S/N 350 - [N2021L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2021L): [Niehaus James O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIEHAUS%20JAMES%20O), [Erie, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Erie), built 1967, S/N 354 - [N2029L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2029L): [Neff Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEFF%20MICHAEL%20J), [Laveen, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Laveen), built 1967, S/N 362 - [N2032L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2032L): [Bishop Donald J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BISHOP%20DONALD%20J), [Live Oak, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Live%20Oak), built 1967, S/N 365 - [N2035L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2035L): [Chris Fuher Flight Instruction LLC DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRIS%20FUHER%20FLIGHT%20INSTRUCTION%20LLC%20DBA), [Townsend, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Townsend), built 1967, S/N 368 - [N2040L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2040L): [Lake Fun Llp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20FUN%20LLP), [Terre Haute, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Terre%20Haute), built 1968, S/N 373 - [N410FB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N410FB): [Luna Roan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUNA%20ROAN%20C), [Walled Lake, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Walled%20Lake), built 1969, S/N 410 - [N45L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45L): [Detruit Rene M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DETRUIT%20RENE%20M), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1969, S/N 426 - [N509SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N509SW): [Meise Weston](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEISE%20WESTON), [Moses Lake, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Moses%20Lake), built 1964, S/N 281 - [N6653L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6653L): [Dempsey Christopher S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEMPSEY%20CHRISTOPHER%20S), [Ponderay, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Ponderay), built 1969, S/N 416 - [N6658L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6658L): [Chump LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHUMP%20LLC), [Bridgman, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Bridgman), S/N 421 - [N6682L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6682L): [Deyo Kenneth F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEYO%20KENNETH%20F), [Thomaston, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Thomaston), built 1970, S/N 445 - [N69UL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69UL): [Red Rock Flying School LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20ROCK%20FLYING%20SCHOOL%20LLC), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 1969, S/N 413 - [N732BN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N732BN): [Conn Teresa M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONN%20TERESA%20M), [Fairfax, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fairfax), built 1960, S/N 252 - [N7604L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7604L): [Cnc Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CNC%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Rollinsford, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Rollinsford), S/N 377 - [N7605L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7605L): [Eagle Racer LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAGLE%20RACER%20LLC), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton), built 1968, S/N 378 - [N7611L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7611L): [Steils Building Renovation And Management Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEILS%20BUILDING%20RENOVATION%20AND%20MANAGEMENT%20INC), [Lino Lakes, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Lino%20Lakes), built 1968, S/N 384 - [N7622L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7622L): [Howe Jamie W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWE%20JAMIE%20W), [Boynton Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boynton%20Beach), S/N 395 - [N7623L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7623L): [Gunnarsson Jon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUNNARSSON%20JON), [Concrete, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Concrete), S/N 396 - [N7626L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7626L): [Lester Androcles J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LESTER%20ANDROCLES%20J), [Ester, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ester), built 1969, S/N 399 - [N7628L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7628L): [Aerial Serveys Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIAL%20SERVEYS%20INC), [Post Falls, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Post%20Falls), built 1969, S/N 401 - [N7634L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7634L): [Ness Jerry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NESS%20JERRY%20L), [Rapid River, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Rapid%20River), built 1969, S/N 407 - [N7635L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7635L): [Pocock Milne D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POCOCK%20MILNE%20D), [Cal Nev Ari, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Cal%20Nev%20Ari), built 1969, S/N 408 - [N76LY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N76LY): [Yonge Laurie W Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YONGE%20LAURIE%20W%20JR), [Oklawaha, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Oklawaha), built 1964, S/N 302 - [N771KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N771KA): [Andreu Kenneth J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDREU%20KENNETH%20J), [Valhalla, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Valhalla), S/N 394 ## NTSB investigations (100, 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 ERA24LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA324), Jul 25, 2024: Lake LA4 (N1166L), Catskill, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a takeoff from water in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB WPR21LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA312), Aug 3, 2021: Lake LA-4 (N7615L), Lake Isabell, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to establish a positive climb rate after takeoff, which resulted in an impact with an object. - [NTSB WPR17LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA165), Jul 25, 2017: Lake LA 4 (N7628L), Byron, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to activate the hydraulic system during the approach, and his failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB ERA14CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA225), Apr 29, 2014: Lake LA-4 (N1029L), Chapin, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in abnormal contact with the water and separation of the right pontoon.. - [NTSB ERA13CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA413), Sep 6, 2013: Lake LA-4 (N1136L), Monticello, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: An encounter with a large wave during water taxi, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB CEN12LA661](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA661), Sep 27, 2012: Lake LA4 (N1127L), Kenosha, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CHI08CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA298), Aug 23, 2008: Lake LA-4 (N1147L), Algonac, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The amphibious airplane's collision with submerged debris during taxi for takeoff, and the resulting damage to the hull. - [NTSB MIA00LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA240), Aug 17, 2000: Lake LA-4 (N2015L), Pensacola, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot receiving instruction failure to achieve the proper touch down point during a water landing, and the CFI's improper supervision and failure to initiate a go-around in sufficient time to… - [NTSB CHI99LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA339), Sep 12, 1999: Lake LA-4 (N1137L), Ann Arbor, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper touchdown during a water landing. - [NTSB SEA99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA063), May 15, 1999: Lake LA-4 (N152WB), Coeur D'Alene, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fatigue failure of a repair weld on one of the engine pylon mount straps and the resultant reduction in directional control. Factors include an inadequate repair of the strap, variable wind… - [NTSB ANC98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA073), Jun 15, 1998: Lake LA-4 (N19AK), Saint Mary'S, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's diverted attention during takeoff, and his failure to maintain a proper climb rate. A factor associated with the accident was the presence of birds. - [NTSB NYC97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA027), Dec 8, 1996: Lake LA-4 (N7632L), Gallipolis, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a hangar and parked aircraft. Factors relating to the… - [NTSB ANC93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA136), Aug 7, 1993: Lake LA04 (N6669L), Blair Lake, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADVERTANT ENTRY INTO A PORPOISE AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE STEP-TAXIING PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH WATER CONDITIONS. - [NTSB CHI92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA128), Apr 12, 1992: Lake LA-4 (N2032L), Lee'S Summit, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A DELAYED ABORTED TAKEOFF BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT IS THE PRESENCE OF CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS. - [NTSB MIA92LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA009), Oct 10, 1991: Lake LA-4 (N25PA), Panama City, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: LOSS OF POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CFI'S INADEQUATE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOLLOWING THE REPORTED LOSS OF POWER. - [NTSB NYC91LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA243), Sep 21, 1991: Lake LA-4 (N1012L), Wilton, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING ON ROUGH WATER WHICH RESULTED IN THE RIGHT WING TIP CONTACTING THE WATER CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO NOSE OVER AND SINK. FACTORS RELATED TO THE… - [NTSB SEA90FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA171), Jun 9, 1990: Lake LA-4 (N68DG), Onalaska, WA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER AND TERRAIN… - [NTSB NYC88LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA176), Jul 4, 1988: Lake LA-4 (N6655L), Linden, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: HARD LANDING DUE TO IMPROPER LEVEL OFF OF THE STUDENT AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION. THE LEFT WING PARTIALLY FAILED BECAUSE OF OVERLOAD AND THE AIRCRAFT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN… - [NTSB ANC87LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA098), Jul 16, 1987: Lake LA-4 (N1135L), Cool Lake, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB BFO87DIA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87DIA01), May 17, 1987: Lake LA-4 (N527B), Stafford, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX87LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA019), Oct 18, 1986: Lake LA4-180 (N1118L), Folsom, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC85LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA188), Jul 21, 1985: Lake LA-4 (N6668L), Sidney, ME, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA84LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA076), Apr 3, 1984: Lake LA-4 (N6665L), Alderwood Manor, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA83LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA193), Jul 2, 1983: Lake LA-4 (N1FQ), Gainesville, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA83LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA167), Jun 27, 1983: Lake LA-4 (N2019L), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW82DA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA296), Jul 26, 1982: Lake LA-4 (N7635L), Springdale, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC81DAG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG34), Apr 2, 1981: Lake LA-4 (N1168L), Cordova, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA025), Feb 7, 1981: Lake LA-4 (N1125L), Middleboro, MA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC80FNE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNE02), Nov 16, 1979: Lake LA-4 (N1164L), Griswold, CT, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA040), Apr 20, 1979: Lake LA-4 (N7639L), Jonesboro, ME, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC79FHD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FHD06), Dec 2, 1978: Lake LA-4 (N1013L), North Beach, NJ, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79FNA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNA02), Oct 8, 1978: Lake LA-4 (N1029L), Tuckernuck Isl, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC79DAD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAD02), Oct 8, 1978: Lake LA-4 (N1168L), Harding Lake, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78DLG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DLG31), Aug 6, 1978: Lake LA-4 (N6676L), Lexington, SC, destroyed - [NTSB FTW78FRG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRG58), Jun 30, 1978: Lake LA-4 (N2036L), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA053), Mar 14, 1978: Lake LA-4 (N2038L), Pierson, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB OAK78FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FA014), Jan 9, 1978: Lake LA-4 (N6678L), Hawthorne, NV, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW77FRG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRG20), Dec 22, 1976: Lake LA-4 (N2036L), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76DNC63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DNC63), Aug 6, 1976: Lake LA-4 (N1148L), Derry, NH, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76DET22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DET22), Nov 23, 1975: Lake LA-4 (N2036L), Angola, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA7LFYE18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA7LFYE18), Oct 11, 1975: Lake LA-4 (N2011L), Alderwood Mnr, WA, destroyed - [NTSB LAX76FUA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUA08), Sep 17, 1975: Lake LA-4 (N6683L), Long Beach, CA, destroyed - [NTSB CHI75FEC59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEC59), Jun 18, 1975: Lake LA-4 (N2019L), E Lansing, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74FLA47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLA47), Jun 11, 1974: Lake LA-4 (N7636L), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC74FAD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74FAD16), May 27, 1974: Lake LA-4 (N2012L), Petersburg, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC74FNA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNA24), Oct 27, 1973: Lake LA-4 (N7631L), Norwood, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW74DPD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPD04), Jul 31, 1973: Lake LA-4 (N39368), Azle, TX, destroyed - [NTSB NYC74FNC12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNC12), Jul 22, 1973: Lake LA-4 (N1127L), Bethel, ME, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC73DCA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DCA23), May 11, 1973: Lake LA-4 (N1118L), St Charles, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA73DKT78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKT78), Mar 25, 1973: Lake LA-4 (N455), Key West, FL, substantial damage All 100: https://openairdocs.org/model/lake-la-4/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (75, 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 20240725009249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240725009249A), Jul 25, 2024: Lake LA-4 (N1166L), Catskill, NY, Substantial damage. On 07/25/2024, a Lake amphibious LA-4 aircraft, with only the pilot on board, operated a personal flight under 14 CFR part 91 and was departing northbound from… - [Accident 20210803013389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210803013389A), Aug 3, 2021: Lake LA-4 (N7615L), Lake Isabella, CA, Destroyed. After completing a successful water landing upon Lake Isabella, pilot water taxied the aircraft to a boat ramp. After exiting the water and taxing the aircraft… - [Incident 20180706009199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180706009199I), Jul 6, 2018: Lake LA-4 (N6658L), Newberry, MI, Minor damage. On takeoff from omena bay in Lake Michigan, the pilot in command (PIC) attempted to avoid the larger waves at the mouth of the cove. Unable to do so, the PIC… - [Accident 20170725019059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170725019059A), Jul 25, 2017: Lake LA-4 (N7628L), Byron, CA, Substantial damage. A Lake amphibian aircraft N7628L took off from livermore, CA and landed at Byron Airport, CA. Right main gear and nose wheel retracted on landing rollout and… - [Accident 20140429005909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140429005909A), Apr 29, 2014: Lake LA-4 (N1029L), Lexington, SC, Substantial damage. On April 29 on about 5:28 local time N1029L a Lake aircraft LA-4 on a CFR part 91 flight was practicing take off and landings on Lake murrayin SC. After a… - [Accident 20130906019549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130906019549A), Sep 6, 2013: Lake LA-4 (N1136L), Nancy, KY, Substantial damage. On Friday September 6th at approximately 1800 hours pilot and his passenger were attempting to land on Lake cumberland in the vicinity of Nancy KY, east of… - [Accident 20120927023099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120927023099A), Sep 27, 2012: Lake LA-4 (N1127L), Kenosha, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot performed successful run up and departed runway 7R at Kenosha. During the take off roll, engine began sputtering. Pilot continued roll and became… - [Incident 20120506008539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120506008539I), May 6, 2012: Lake LA-4 (N7615L), Palo Alto, CA, No damage. On may 6, 2012 [privacy data omitted] was operating an LA-4, N7615L. During an approach to Palo Alto airport the aircraft developed a nose landing gear… - [Incident 20120409004429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120409004429I), Apr 9, 2012: Lake LA-4 (N1166L), Clewiston, FL, Minor damage. While in curise flight engine blew a cyclinder. - [Incident 20120406005879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120406005879I), Apr 6, 2012: Lake LA-4 (N1121L), Blaine, MN, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted], Who was not current, was performing his biannual flight review with CFI [privacy data omitted] in [privacy data omitted] amphibious… - [Incident 20120327003919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120327003919I), Mar 27, 2012: Lake LA-4 (N1166L), Clewiston, FL, No damage. Aircraft departed immokalee (imm) airport on climb out at 1000 feet experienced engine surging. Turn on fuel boost pump and continued climb to 2000 feet. Was… - [Incident 20120208001459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120208001459I), Feb 8, 2012: Lake LA-4 (N69UL), Keene, NH, Minor damage. This office was notified by the new england region operations center that:"N69UL, landed runway 02, landing gear collapse, runway 02 closed, no injuries,… - [Incident 20100320032469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100320032469I), Mar 20, 2010: Lake LA-4 (N76LY), Mount Dora, FL, Minor damage. On 03/20/2010, at around 12:30 local, aircraft N76LY, a Lake model LA-4, was struck by a deputy sherriff's boat, as the pilot of N76LY waited for instructions.… - [Incident 20090528047119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090528047119I), May 28, 2009: Lake LA-4 (N1168L), North Pole, AK, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] Was attempting to fly his newly purchased Lake aircraft from Bradley air strip Alaska to chena marina Alaska on ferry permit. This… - [Incident 20051010027109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051010027109I), Oct 10, 2005: Conaer LA4 (N7604L), Anchorage, AK. (-23) N7604L landed with the gear up on runway 7 at Merrill field (mri). - [Incident 20050418009219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050418009219I), Apr 18, 2005: Conaer LA4 (N1116L), Frederick, MD. (-23) Aircraft departed rmy direct to dmw. Approximately 3 hours into the flight, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power. Pilot was forced to land in a… - [Incident 20030909035979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030909035979I), Sep 9, 2003: Conaer LA4 (N1153L), Boyne City, MI, Minor damage. (-23) After performing several water landings in his aircraft, the pilot landed on the hard surface of runway 09 at the Boyne City, MI. Airport without… - [Accident 20000817005489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000817005489A), Aug 17, 2000: Conaer LA4 (N2015L), Pensacola, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 17, 2000 at 1745 there was an accident involving a lake LA-4-180 seaplane on the peridio river near Pensacola, FL. The pilot Mr. Bellamny was… - [Incident 20000314001869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000314001869I), Mar 14, 2000: Conaer LA4 (N6683L), Lake Casitas, CA. (-23) This aircraft landed at Lake Casitas, CA (near ojai). Local ordinance prohibits a/c on Lake Casitas. Far's do not regulate. No information supporting… - [Accident 19990912029639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990912029639A), Sep 12, 1999: Conaer LA4 (N1137L), Ann Arbor, MI, Destroyed. (.19) On September 12, 1999, at 1327 eastern daylight time, a lake LA-4, N1137L, sustained substantial damage during a landing on Bruin Lake, about 18 miles… - [Accident 19990515005169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990515005169A), May 15, 1999: Conaer LA4 (N152WB), Coeur D Alene, ID, Substantial damage. Pilot was practicing touch and go landings when the acft crash-landed near rwy 1/19, other circumstances are unknown. (-23) flight instructor michael kincaid… - [Accident 19980614020739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980614020739A), Jun 14, 1998: Conaer LA4 (N19AK), St Marys, AK, Substantial damage. Encountered flock of ducks on initial climbout. Swerved to avoid same. Struck alder trees. (From .4) the certificated commercial pilot was departing from a… - [Incident 19970903030169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970903030169I), Sep 3, 1997: Conaer LA4 (N2032L), Independence, MO. Narrative: on 8-29-97 pilot departed from Independence, MO (31P) on a pleasure flight with two passengers on board. Pilot landed in Missouri river… - [Accident 19961208042419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961208042419A), Dec 8, 1996: Conaer LA4 (N7632L), Gallipolis,, OH, Substantial damage. Crosswind drift. Plane began go around. Stalled. Hit parked aircraft. Airframe icing factor. Bounced on landing. (-23) on December 8, 1996, at 1400 EST, a lake… - [Incident 19960817028129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960817028129I), Aug 17, 1996: Conaer LA4 (N7611L), Meredith, NH, Minor damage. Narrative: Mr. Herbert oliver stated that he had just completed his biennial flight review with Mr. Mike briggs, a CFI from emerson aviation and was returning… - [Incident 19951108039259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951108039259I), Nov 8, 1995: Conaer LA4 (N1005L), Easton, PA, Minor damage. Lost power on climbout. Landed half mile from rwy. Carburetor icing suspect. Pilot counseled use carburetor heat. - [Incident 19931213049369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931213049369I), Dec 13, 1993: Conaer LA4 (N2139L), Holly, MI, Minor damage. Thin film of ice on lake surface encountered. Ice punctured 2 small holes on either side of hull area. - [Accident 19930806028059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930806028059A), Aug 6, 1993: Conaer LA4 (N6669L), Blair Lake, AK, Substantial damage. Porpoised and water looped during high speed on step taxi. Airplane sank. Hull damaged. Lost wing floats. - [Accident 19920412009729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920412009729A), Apr 12, 1992: Conaer LA4 (N2032L), Lee'S Summit, MO, Substantial damage. Engine surged and power loss on initial liftoff. Aborted but unable stop on runway. Carburetor icing conditions. - [Accident 19911010045619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911010045619A), Oct 10, 1991: Conaer LA4 (N25PA), Panama City, FL, Substantial damage. Reported loud noise and power loss on final. Struck trees short of runway. - [Accident 19910921063029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910921063029A), Sep 21, 1991: Conaer LA4 (N1012L), Wilton, ME, Substantial damage. Bounced and nosed over landing in rough water. - [Accident 19900609042269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900609042269A), Jun 9, 1990: Conaer LA4 (N68DG), Onalaska, WA, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Struck trees on cloud obscured mountain slope. Was observed flying low under clouds. Weather brief marginal VFR. - [Incident 19880827050219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880827050219I), Aug 27, 1988: Conaer LA4200 (N6670L), Lebanon, NH, Minor damage. Aborted takeoff when unable to gain airspeed and altitude after rotation. Landed gear up. - [Accident 19880704025199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880704025199A), Jul 4, 1988: Conaer LA4 (N6655L), Linden, NJ, Substantial damage. Student used full left aileron to level wings on takeoff. Wing creases. CFI aborted. Landed in marsh. Wing was bent - [Incident 19880306031699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880306031699I), Mar 6, 1988: Conaer LA4 (N1011L), Dixfield, ME, Minor damage. Engine failure at cruise altitude. Forced landing in a river. Piston and cylinder had separated from engine. - [Incident 19870830065139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870830065139I), Aug 30, 1987: Conaer LA4 (N7634L), Escanaba, MI, Minor damage. The aircraft landed with the wheels up. The pilot reported a distracting radio call and forgot to lower the gear. - [Accident 19870715034859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870715034859A), Jul 15, 1987: Conaer LA4 (N1135L), Cool Lake, AK, Substantial damage. Lost control on a water takeoff and ran the aircraft up on shore. - [Incident 19870517021429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870517021429I), May 17, 1987: Conaer LA4 (N527B), Stafford, VA, Substantial damage. Aircrafts hull struck a submerged object during a water takeoff run, amphiban partially sank in the river. - [Accident 19861018049249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861018049249A), Oct 18, 1986: Conaer LA4 (N1118L), Folsom, CA, Destroyed. Steep final flared late. Pontoon dug in on a swell. Cartwheeled. - [Incident 19860705048199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860705048199I), Jul 5, 1986: Conaer LA4 (N7618L), Shapleigh, ME, Minor damage. During water taxi, a gust of wind lifted wing causing the other wing to strike the water. - [Accident 19850721059119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850721059119A), Jul 21, 1985: Conaer LA4 (N6668L), Sidney, ME, Substantial damage. Encountered boat wake and became airborne. Porpoised until left pontoon became detached. Aircraft sank in 4 minutes - [Accident 19840402047889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840402047889A), Apr 2, 1984: Conaer LA4 (N6665L), Alderwood Manor, WA, Substantial damage. Dropped the aircraft in from 20 feet AGL short of the runway. Impact collapsed the gear and other damage. - [Accident 19830702039699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830702039699A), Jul 2, 1983: Conaer LA4 (N1FQ), Gainesville, FL, Substantial damage. Reported power loss on takeoff. Landed on overrun. Right main gear hit a hole taxiing to runway. Nose gear folded. - [Accident 19830627027079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830627027079A), Jun 27, 1983: Conaer LA4200 (N2019L), Jacksonville, FL, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during emergency landing after engine failure. - [Incident 19830127008019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830127008019I), Jan 27, 1983: Conaer LA4 (N1029L), Mount Summit, IN, Minor damage. Lost oil pressure. Landed on school running track. Propeller control oil pressure line leaking. - [Accident 19820726033529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820726033529A), Jul 26, 1982: Conaer LA4 (N7635L), Springdale, AR, Substantial damage. Shortly after lifting off runway engine lost power, aircraft was damaged during emergency landing. - [Incident 19810927067629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810927067629I), Sep 27, 1981: Conaer LA4 (N2005L), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. Za pilot landed in swamp out of fuel. Had bad quanitiy indicator. Damage left wing leading edge and left float. - [Accident 19810815049909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810815049909A), Aug 15, 1981: Conaer LA4 (N1148L), Tavernier, FL, Destroyed. Partial power only on goaround. Landed in trees. Boot from air filter to carb disconnected. Dirt in carb throat. - [Accident 19810402020519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810402020519A), Apr 2, 1981: Conaer LA4 (N1168L), Cordova, AK, Substantial damage. Porpoised on water landing. Lost control, veered into rock embankment. Not endorsed in seaplanes. - [Accident 19810207002989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810207002989A), Feb 7, 1981: Conaer LA4 (N1125L), Middleboro, MA, Destroyed. Pilot suffered acute myocardial infraction in flight. Airplane dived into wooded area. All 75: https://openairdocs.org/model/lake-la-4/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (11) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA050121005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050121005), Nov 25, 2004: FITTING. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSP, IT WAS NOTICED THAT AC DID NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF AD98-10-12 WITH REF TO SB78 HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSP AND REWORK. AD98-10- - [SDR 2003FA0001212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001212), Jul 17, 2002: CONTROL HANDLE. BROKEN. PILOT REPORTED THAT ON APPROACH TO LANDING THAT HE ADVANCED PROP TO FULL RPM AND THE PROP CONTROL LEVER BROKE OFF IN HIS HAND, INSTALLED A NEW PROP CONTROL LEVE - [SDR 20000508SH003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000508SH003), Apr 14, 2000: MOUNT. CRACKED. RIGHT LOWER ENGINE ATTACH POINT CRACKED TO RIGHT STRUT ATTACH POINT. (RADIALLY THROUGH MOUNT TUBE). DETECTED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION VISUALLY AND VERIFIED BY D - [SDR 97ZZZX4628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4628), Oct 18, 1997: GEAR. WORN. PILOT REPORTED ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. PERFORMED TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND RT MAGNETO ROTOR SHAFT AND ROTOR GEAR WORN BEYOND LIMITS. GEAR WAS FOUND LOOSE ON SHAFT. T - [SDR 97ZZZX4627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4627), Oct 18, 1997: SHAFT. WORN. PILOT REPORTED ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. PERFORMED TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND RT MAGNETO ROTOR SHAFT AND ROTOR GEAR WORN BEYOND LIMITS. GEAR WAS FOUND LOOSE ON SHAFT. T - [SDR CA970612004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970612004), Jun 4, 1997: BLADE BEARING. CORRODED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTIOIN. BLADE BEARINGS, BALLS, BLADE CLAMPS AND CYLINDER WERE FOUND CORRODED. PARTS WERE REPLACED. - [SDR CA970407007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970407007), Mar 26, 1997: FORK. WORN OUT. (CAN) INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLER FORK WORN. - [SDR CA970407006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970407006), Mar 26, 1997: BLADE. ERODED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. BLADE LEADING EDGE ERODED/CORRODED. FILING AND DRESSING OUT REQUIRED. - [SDR 97ZZZX1870](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1870), Mar 1, 1997: MOUNT. CRACKED. ENGINE MOUNT CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED DURING REMOVAL OF BRACKETT AIR FILTER COWLING. CRACKED SUPPORT IS APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES LONG, 2 INCHES HIGH, .1250 INCH THI - [SDR CA961018008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961018008), Oct 18, 1996: SKIN. CORRODED. (CAN) INTERIOR OF FUSELAGE SKIN AND BULKHEADS FOUND CORRODED WHERE GLUE IS USED TO SECURE INSULATION TO COMPONENTS INSIDE THE CABIN. - [SDR EY2R9601065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601065), Sep 1, 1996: BEARING. CORRODED. BEARING CORRODED. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Aerofab LA-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerofab-la-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 5110312 --- 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.