N440LS — 2008 Simpson Laurence Ray AMPHIBEOUS TRIKE
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N440LS appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- H20041
- Manufacturer
- Simpson Laurence Ray
- Model
- AMPHIBEOUS TRIKE
- Year
- 2008
- Category
- Weight-shift-control
- Engine
- Rotax 582ul
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Gates Larry J — Rainier, OR
Accident & incident history
The failure of the left wing prong.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the float-equipped, weight-shift airplane.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2008 Simpson Laurence Ray AMPHIBEOUS TRIKE).
- May 4, 2010registered — Gates Larry J
Frequently asked
- Has N440LS been in an accident?
- Yes. N440LS appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2014.
- What kind of aircraft is N440LS?
- N440LS is a 2008 Simpson Laurence Ray AMPHIBEOUS TRIKE (weight-shift-control), serial number H20041.
- Who is N440LS registered to?
- N440LS is registered to Gates Larry J of Rainier, OR. Registration status: active.
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