N8521ZLAKE LA-4-200-EP 1989-04-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

LAKE LA-4-200-EP S/N: 1093

Summary

On April 12, 1989, a Lake LA-4-200-EP (N8521Z) was involved in an accident near Bellevue, WA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON AND FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI) TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/SPIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA89FA068. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8521Z.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 12, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89FA068
Location
BELLEVUE, WA
Event ID
20001213X28199
Coordinates
47.609626, -122.209419
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON AND FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI) TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/SPIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LAKE
Serial Number
1093
Model / ICAO
LA-4-200-EP

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STARSHIP LEASING INC
Address
1225 CAMPBELL WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
BREMERTON
State / Zip Code
WA 98310
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# SEA89FA068