# NTSB investigations: Consolidated Aeronautics LAKE LA-4-200

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN27LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA022.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Springfield, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 19, 2026 · N117RF · Substantial damage
  > On October 19, 2026, about 1703 central daylight time, a Consolidated Aeronautics Inc., Lake LA-4-200 airplane, N117RF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Springfield, Missouri. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger received…
- [NTSB ERA26FA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA317.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Ithaca, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 30, 2026 · N6185V · Substantial damage
  > On August 30, 2026, about 1250 eastern daylight time, a Consolidated Aeronautics Inc., Lake LA-4-200, N6185V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ithaca, New York. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB ERA25LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA100.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2025 · N8BZ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock for undetermined reasons as a functional test of the landing gear system could not duplicate the anomaly.
- [NTSB ANC22LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA062.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2022 · N6165V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with equipment.
- [NTSB WPR22LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA327.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2022 · N6150V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s premature retraction of the landing gear during a go-around, which resulted in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA294.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Mio, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N963L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff roll when the engine did not produce full power.
- [NTSB WPR21LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA171.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Twentynine Palms, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 21, 2021 · N2989P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to inadequate ignition from cracked spark plugs and a failed magneto.
- [NTSB WPR20LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA301.md): Lake LA4 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2020 · N93AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart despite a known mechanical trim malfunction and with a high-density altitude and the airplane at or above its maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB ERA20LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA285.md): Lake LA4 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2020 · N2994P · Substantial damage
  > An on-ground engine fire, the source of which could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA17LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA264.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA 4 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N747CB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during taxi operations for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in the airplane rolling into a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA16CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA310.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA 4 · Greers Ferry, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2016 · N1244L · Substantial damage
  > The amphibious airplane pilot's incorrect pitch attitude during landing on choppy water, which resulted in a nose over, and substantial damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB GAA15CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA086.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA 4 200 · Glenwood, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2015 · N613LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper lateral/ bank level off during the landing flare, which resulted in the right wing impacting the water and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN12LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA379.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N3094P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR11FA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA424.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N80033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff with reduced engine power, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined…
- [NTSB ERA10CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA497.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · New Castle, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2010 · N8001J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC10LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA062.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N8543H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a nose-low impact with glassy water and a subsequent nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA322.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Sequim, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2010 · N2990P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing due to an encounter with sun glare.
- [NTSB ERA10CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA223.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N4GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a water landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA424.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Racine, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N56LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent separation of the airplane's sponson.
- [NTSB MIA07LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA074.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2007 · N8543W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a forced landing, and an in-flight collision with transmission wires and terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06WA079.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Lady Smith, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 16, 2006 · N2788P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA094.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Conesus, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N6028V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC04CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA216.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · New Milford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2004 · N44LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flair, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB LAX04FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA300.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Oroville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N1238L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water's surface, which resulted in his dragging of the right wing pontoon during low-altitude flight. The glassy-surfaced water was a contributing factor to the accident.
- [NTSB NYC04FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA157.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Wilmot, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N6248V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time.
- [NTSB NYC03LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA200.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N32DQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform an aborted takeoff after he perceived a power loss. A factor was the unsuitable terrain the airplane encountered after it overran the end of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA092.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Headland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2002 · N3121P · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA071.md): Lake LA-4 · Mulberry, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N1235L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA022.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2001 · N12E · Substantial damage
  > The other maintenance personnel's failure to complete prescribed inspections that resulted in the failure of a fuel block drain assembly fitting, corrosion of the battery grounding strap and the subsequent flash explosion.
- [NTSB NYC00LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA255.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N2594P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the large wave.
- [NTSB NYC00LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA205.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Logan, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N12SF · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion of the engine due to improper fuel consumption calculations performed by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC00WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00WA172.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Lake Puruvesi, Finland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 19, 1999 · N6187V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA99LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA178.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N142JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the flare during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA127.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1999 · N959DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to failure of the main landing gear, and partial electrical system failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA207.md): Lake LA4-200 · Peshtigo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N80026 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare and inadvertently dragged the right sponson in the water. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA98LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA086.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Lake Murray, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1998 · N3020P · Substantial damage
  > A collision with an unknown submerged.
- [NTSB MIA98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA078.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1998 · N2994P · Substantial damage
  > inadequate clearance and fretting wear of the fitting/beam attachment to the angle/top beam, due to inadequate design, which resulted in fatigue and subsequent failure of the fitting/beam attachment ear.
- [NTSB NYC96WA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96WA191.md): Lake LA-4 · Azores, Portugal · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 16, 1996 · N2664P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC96LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA138.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N51DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over. The glassy water condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL96FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA084.md): Lake 4-200 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1996 · N3027P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. A factor was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB MIA96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA015.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1995 · N6180V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's excessive rate of descent on short final.
- [NTSB ATL94GA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94GA065.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 17, 1994 · N6021V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: improper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI).
- [NTSB ANC93LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA118.md): Lake LA4 · Turner Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N2672P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command misjudged the landing flare on a glassy water landing. A factor in the accident was the glassy water condition.
- [NTSB MIA92LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA151.md): Consolidated Aeronautics LA-4-200 · FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N2969P · Substantial damage
  > Substantial damage to the airplane during Unknown phase of flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX92LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA256.md): Lake 200 · Clearlake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1992 · N67C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation of the wind on the Lake and his delay in lift-off. Contributing to the accident was the rough water that existed on the unsheltered section of the Lake.
- [NTSB CHI91LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA179.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N2596P · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control by the dual student was not maintained, remedial action by the CFI was delayed, which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor related to the accident was rough water caused by a power boat wake.
- [NTSB NYC90FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA171.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Gt. Barrington, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N8011M · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to properly maintain the engine, the inadequate annual maintenance inspection, low compression, and improper magneto timing. A factor was the resultant deteriorated climb performance.
- [NTSB SEA89LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA166.md): Consolidated Aeronautics LAKE-LA-4-200 · Klawock, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1989 · N2582P · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the aircraft height above water while attempting to land on a lake. A contributing factor was the smooth, glassy water surface conditions on the lake.
- [NTSB DEN89LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA195.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N3128P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing. The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation (lack of a weather briefing) and the weather conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA070.md): Consolidated Aeronautics LA-4 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N2990P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot displayed poor inflight planning and preparation for the flight. The pilot did not adequately compensate for the wind conditions resulting in an intentional gear up landing.

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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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2400108'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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