Lake LA-4-200 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 271 Lake LA-4-200 airframes on record (built 1970–1989), 91 currently registered. 8 have one or more NTSB accident records (8 records total). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Lake LA-4-200 accidents
The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and attempted takeoff with obstacles in the direction of departure, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the rejected takeoff.
The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot did not maintain directional control during a water touchdown.
The pilot's improper flare.
A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.