N1212LLAKE LA-4 1989-10-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

LAKE LA-4

Summary

On October 21, 1989, a Lake LA-4 (N1212L) was involved in an accident near Apalachicola, FL. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: BINDING AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE #1 EXHAUST VALVE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE SOFT/WET (SWAMPY) TERRAIN CONDITION IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA90LA016. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1212L.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 21, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA90LA016
Location
APALACHICOLA, FL
Event ID
20001213X29659
Coordinates
29.720062, -84.989250
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

BINDING AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE #1 EXHAUST VALVE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE SOFT/WET (SWAMPY) TERRAIN CONDITION IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LAKE
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
LA-4 LA4
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
EARLE AIRCRAFT INC
Address
8701 HASTINGS BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
HASTINGS
State / Zip Code
FL 32145-5533
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# MIA90LA016