# FAA incident reports: Lake LA-4 A list on [Lake LA-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/lake-la-4.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 75 reports - [Accident 20240725009249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240725009249A.md): Lake LA-4 · Catskill, NY · Jul 25, 2024 · N1166L · 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 the hudson river. The pilot reported that while the aircraft was in the process of departing, a… - [Accident 20210803013389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210803013389A.md): Lake LA-4 · Lake Isabella, CA · Aug 3, 2021 · N7615L · 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 to the top of the boat ramp, the pilot initiated a downhill takeoff roll. After becoming partially… - [Incident 20180706009199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180706009199I.md): Lake LA-4 · Newberry, MI · Jul 6, 2018 · N6658L · 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 made a 180 turn back into the wind and caught the right wing in a wave that caused damage to the… - [Accident 20170725019059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170725019059A.md): Lake LA-4 · Byron, CA · Jul 25, 2017 · N7628L · 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 skidded off runway. Aircraft had sustain substantial damage to fuselage keel. The aircraft [privacy… - [Accident 20140429005909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140429005909A.md): Lake LA-4 · Lexington, SC · Apr 29, 2014 · N1029L · 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 landing during which the right sponson was torn off, the aircraft sank in 119 feet of water. The… - [Accident 20130906019549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130906019549A.md): Lake LA-4 · Nancy, KY · Sep 6, 2013 · N1136L · 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 white oak creek. Shortly after touching the water, the aircraft encountered a wave, (probably caused by… - [Accident 20120927023099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120927023099A.md): Lake LA-4 · Kenosha, WI · Sep 27, 2012 · N1127L · 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 airborne. Engine quit and pilot attempted emergency landing in parking lot. Aircraft struck a small hill,… - [Incident 20120506008539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120506008539I.md): Lake LA-4 · Palo Alto, CA · May 6, 2012 · N7615L · 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 malfunction. [privacy data omitted] Requested visual confirmation of the nose landing gear status from… - [Incident 20120409004429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120409004429I.md): Lake LA-4 · Clewiston, FL · Apr 9, 2012 · N1166L · Minor damage > While in curise flight engine blew a cyclinder. - [Incident 20120406005879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120406005879I.md): Lake LA-4 · Blaine, MN · Apr 6, 2012 · N1121L · 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 aircraft. After completing the air work and water landings they had returned to the airport where on… - [Incident 20120327003919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120327003919I.md): Lake LA-4 · Clewiston, FL · Mar 27, 2012 · N1166L · 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 unable to return to imm and decided to set aircraft down on to county road 846 just past crows nest… - [Incident 20120208001459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120208001459I.md): Lake LA-4 · Keene, NH · Feb 8, 2012 · N69UL · 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, damage unknown at 1710 EST, 2/8/12. This inspector spoke with pilot on 2/9/2012 and was informed that… - [Incident 20100320032469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100320032469I.md): Lake LA-4 · Mount Dora, FL · Mar 20, 2010 · N76LY · 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. It was reported that N76LY had entered a perimeter that was portioned off for a regatta. The pilot… - [Incident 20090528047119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090528047119I.md): Lake LA-4 · North Pole, AK · May 28, 2009 · N1168L · 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 aircraft is not in annual and is the reason for the ferry flight, to get the aircraft annualed. [privacy… - [Incident 20051010027109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051010027109I.md): Conaer LA4 · Anchorage, AK · Oct 10, 2005 · N7604L > (-23) N7604L landed with the gear up on runway 7 at Merrill field (mri). - [Incident 20050418009219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050418009219I.md): Conaer LA4 · Frederick, MD · Apr 18, 2005 · N1116L > (-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 field located in Frederick, Maryland. After landing it was confirmed that the fuel tank was empty. - [Incident 20030909035979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030909035979I.md): Conaer LA4 · Boyne City, MI · Sep 9, 2003 · N1153L · 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 extending the landing gear. Pilot stated that he placed the gear switch in what he though was the down… - [Accident 20000817005489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000817005489A.md): Conaer LA4 · Pensacola, FL · Aug 17, 2000 · N2015L · 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 in the process of obtaining his seaplane rating from the CFI Mr. Myers. They were praticing touch and… - [Incident 20000314001869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000314001869I.md): Conaer LA4 · Lake Casitas, CA · Mar 14, 2000 · N6683L > (-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 carless/reckless operation forthcoming from ranger at Lake Casitas. No direect evidence that breeding… - [Accident 19990912029639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990912029639A.md): Conaer LA4 · Ann Arbor, MI · Sep 12, 1999 · N1137L · 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 northwest of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The pilot received serious injuries. The personal 14 CFR part 19… - [Accident 19990515005169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990515005169A.md): Conaer LA4 · Coeur D Alene, ID · May 15, 1999 · N152WB · 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 was providing instruction to pilot jon walter in N152WB. Mr. Walter was flying the aircraft when he… - [Accident 19980614020739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980614020739A.md): Conaer LA4 · St Marys, AK · Jun 14, 1998 · N19AK · 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 river after a day of fishing. The pilot reported that just after takeoff, about 15 feet above the… - [Incident 19970903030169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970903030169I.md): Conaer LA4 · Independence, MO · Sep 3, 1997 · N2032L > 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 approximately 4 miles east of Missouri hwy 210 bridge. The pilot attempted take off from river and felt the… - [Accident 19961208042419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961208042419A.md): Conaer LA4 · Gallipolis,, OH · Dec 8, 1996 · N7632L · 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 LA-4, N7632L registered to james h. srock, auburn hills, Michigan, lost directional control while… - [Incident 19960817028129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960817028129I.md): Conaer LA4 · Meredith, NH · Aug 17, 1996 · N7611L · 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 to his home. He set up his landing (as he usually does) to the north-north west, with pine island on… - [Incident 19951108039259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951108039259I.md): Conaer LA4 · Easton, PA · Nov 8, 1995 · N1005L · 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.md): Conaer LA4 · Holly, MI · Dec 13, 1993 · N2139L · 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.md): Conaer LA4 · Blair Lake, AK · Aug 6, 1993 · N6669L · 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.md): Conaer LA4 · Lee'S Summit, MO · Apr 12, 1992 · N2032L · 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.md): Conaer LA4 · Panama City, FL · Oct 10, 1991 · N25PA · Substantial damage > Reported loud noise and power loss on final. Struck trees short of runway. - [Accident 19910921063029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910921063029A.md): Conaer LA4 · Wilton, ME · Sep 21, 1991 · N1012L · Substantial damage > Bounced and nosed over landing in rough water. - [Accident 19900609042269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900609042269A.md): Conaer LA4 · Onalaska, WA · Jun 9, 1990 · N68DG · 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.md): Conaer LA4200 · Lebanon, NH · Aug 27, 1988 · N6670L · Minor damage > Aborted takeoff when unable to gain airspeed and altitude after rotation. Landed gear up. - [Accident 19880704025199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880704025199A.md): Conaer LA4 · Linden, NJ · Jul 4, 1988 · N6655L · 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.md): Conaer LA4 · Dixfield, ME · Mar 6, 1988 · N1011L · 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.md): Conaer LA4 · Escanaba, MI · Aug 30, 1987 · N7634L · 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.md): Conaer LA4 · Cool Lake, AK · Jul 15, 1987 · N1135L · Substantial damage > Lost control on a water takeoff and ran the aircraft up on shore. - [Incident 19870517021429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870517021429I.md): Conaer LA4 · Stafford, VA · May 17, 1987 · N527B · 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.md): Conaer LA4 · Folsom, CA · Oct 18, 1986 · N1118L · Destroyed > Steep final flared late. Pontoon dug in on a swell. Cartwheeled. - [Incident 19860705048199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860705048199I.md): Conaer LA4 · Shapleigh, ME · Jul 5, 1986 · N7618L · 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.md): Conaer LA4 · Sidney, ME · Jul 21, 1985 · N6668L · 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.md): Conaer LA4 · Alderwood Manor, WA · Apr 2, 1984 · N6665L · 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.md): Conaer LA4 · Gainesville, FL · Jul 2, 1983 · N1FQ · 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.md): Conaer LA4200 · Jacksonville, FL · Jun 27, 1983 · N2019L · Substantial damage > Crash occurred during emergency landing after engine failure. - [Incident 19830127008019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830127008019I.md): Conaer LA4 · Mount Summit, IN · Jan 27, 1983 · N1029L · Minor damage > Lost oil pressure. Landed on school running track. Propeller control oil pressure line leaking. - [Accident 19820726033529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820726033529A.md): Conaer LA4 · Springdale, AR · Jul 26, 1982 · N7635L · Substantial damage > Shortly after lifting off runway engine lost power, aircraft was damaged during emergency landing. - [Incident 19810927067629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810927067629I.md): Conaer LA4 · Anchorage, AK · Sep 27, 1981 · N2005L · 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.md): Conaer LA4 · Tavernier, FL · Aug 15, 1981 · N1148L · 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.md): Conaer LA4 · Cordova, AK · Apr 2, 1981 · N1168L · Substantial damage > Porpoised on water landing. Lost control, veered into rock embankment. Not endorsed in seaplanes. - [Accident 19810207002989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810207002989A.md): Conaer LA4 · Middleboro, MA · Feb 7, 1981 · N1125L · Destroyed > Pilot suffered acute myocardial infraction in flight. Airplane dived into wooded area. 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