# Final 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 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 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 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 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.
- [NTSB CHI88LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA228.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Fox Lake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1988 · N8012A · Destroyed
  > The plt had just completed a course at the Lake acft factory school, but had not yet obtained a seaplane rating. After he flew home, he landed on local lakes. He reported that drg a landing on calm water, he expected to hear a 'slush sound' as the hull…
- [NTSB NYC88LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA198.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Montpelier, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1988 · N2883P · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss due to fuel contamination of water and rust particles in fuel system.
- [NTSB LAX88LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA228.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Clearlake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1988 · N6026V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported the airplane's right wing struck a swell during takeoff from a lake. The surface winds, however, were out of the southwest at 10 knots. The pilot had not flown within the preceding 24 calendar months. There were no reported airplane…
- [NTSB NYC88LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA165.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Wantagh, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1988 · N6110V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was on a return VFR flight to republic airport after having repairs performed on the aircraft. The pilot stated that he experienced an engine power loss and prepared for an emergency landing with the gears retracted. The aircraft landed between two…
- [NTSB FTW88LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA121.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Mico, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1988 · N666BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot said he was practicing water landings in the Lake. During a landing, the airplane started porpoising due to the wake of a passing boat. The airplane landed hard. The windsheild cracked and the pilot elected to take the airplane to the home airport…

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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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  AND 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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