Has N1040L been in an accident?

Yes. N1040L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N1040L?

N1040L is a 1974 Lake LA-4-200 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 633.

N1040L — 1974 Lake LA-4-200

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026

N1040L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 633
Manufacturer: Lake
Model: LA-4-200
Year: 1974
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR14LA123Feb 25, 2014Corona, CANo injuries
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.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Lake LA-4-200).

Feb 27, 2018deregistered — Merlin Associates Llc

Frequently asked

Has N1040L been in an accident?: Yes. N1040L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N1040L?: N1040L is a 1974 Lake LA-4-200 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 633.

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