N7615LLAKE LA-42021-08-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

LAKE LA-4S/N: 388

Summary

On August 03, 2021, a Lake LA-4 (N7615L) was involved in an accident near Lake Isabell, CA. 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 failure to establish a positive climb rate after takeoff, which resulted in an impact with an object.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA312. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7615L.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA312
Location
Lake Isabell, CA
Event ID
20210810103673
Coordinates
35.664760, -118.440930
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 failure to establish a positive climb rate after takeoff, which resulted in an impact with an object.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LAKE
Serial Number
388
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
LA-4LA4
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
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# WPR21LA312