N5023LLAKE LA-4-2002020-12-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

LAKE LA-4-200S/N: 480

Summary

On December 15, 2020, a Lake LA-4-200 (N5023L) was involved in an accident near Orlando, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA078. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5023L.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA078
Location
Orlando, FL
Event ID
20201217102426
Coordinates
28.528496, -81.481477
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LAKE
Serial Number
480
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
LA-4-200LA4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
LA-4-200

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ISLAND HOPPERS SEAPLANES 2 LLC
Address
1147 EDGEWOOD RANCH RD
City
ORLANDO
State / Zip Code
FL 32835-5103
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# ERA21LA078