Lake LA-4 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
There are 200 Lake LA-4 airframes on record (built 1960–1970), 45 currently registered. 7 have one or more NTSB accident records (7 records total). Data as of Jul 29, 2026.
Recent Lake LA-4 accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a takeoff from water in gusting wind conditions.
The pilot’s failure to establish a positive climb rate after takeoff, which resulted in an impact with an object.
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 pilot's decision to operate the airplane with an inoperative landing gear position indicator light.
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in abnormal contact with the water and separation of the right pontoon..
An encounter with a large wave during water taxi, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
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.
The amphibious airplane's collision with submerged debris during taxi for takeoff, and the resulting damage to the hull.