# NTSB SEA82FAD01: Lake LA-4-200, N2708P, Ketchikan Intl., AK, July 30, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Final report
- Date: July 29, 1982, 22:54 local (Jul 30, 1982, 05:54 UTC)
- Place: Ketchikan Intl., AK
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal, 3 serious, 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report July 29, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71258
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA82FAD01
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71258/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FAD01

## Analysis

DEPARTING UNDER A SPECIAL VFR CLEARANCE, THE ACFT ENTERED IMC WITHIN A PERIOD OF APPROXIMATELY 15 SECS AFTER TAKEOFF. THE ACFT STRUCK TREES & THE GROUND APPROXIMATELY 2 MI SOUTH OF THE AIRPORT.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb
  - weather condition - low ceiling (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - fog (contributing factor)
  - flight into known adverse weather - initiated, pilot in command (cause)
  - proper altitude - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total instrument time, pilot in command (cause)

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2708P](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2708P-2011-07-21), registration cancelled 2011-07-21, S/N 903, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: LAKE LA-4-200
- Registry model: [Consolidated Aeronautics LAKE LA-4-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-aeronautics-lake-la-4-200) (registry code 2400108) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 903
- Airframe hours: 292
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-360 200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Lau-Te-Wah Corporation
- Registered owner: Lau-Te-Wah Corporation
- Departed: KETCHIKAN INTL., AK
- Destination: METLAKATLA, AK
- Airport: runway 11, 7,497 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 27; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 131 total, 96 in this make and model, 93 as pilot in command, 80 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Dusk
- Wind: calm
- Lowest ceiling: 700 ft overcast
- Temperature: 133 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820729049629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820729049629A), Jul 29, 1982: Conaer LA4200, Ketchikan, AK, Destroyed. VFR pilot on special VFR departure entered clouds shortly after takeoff. Lost control and crashed into trees.

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.

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