N39375LAKE LA-4-200 1993-04-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

LAKE LA-4-200 S/N: 525

Summary

On April 04, 1993, a Lake LA-4-200 (N39375) was involved in an accident near Gold Bar, WA. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A WATER LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA93FA091. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N39375.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 4, 1993
NTSB Number
SEA93FA091
Location
GOLD BAR, WA
Event ID
20001211X12241
Coordinates
47.860820, -121.659988
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A WATER LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LAKE
Serial Number
525
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
LA-4-200 LA4
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NEVADA AIRCRAFT INC
Address
1000 E WILLIAM ST STE 100
Status
Deregistered
City
CARSON CITY
State / Zip Code
NV 89701
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA93FA091