N1212L

Substantial
Minor

LAKE LA-4

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
N1212L
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