N993PTAEROFAB LA-42023-07-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AEROFAB LA-4S/N: 341

Summary

On July 08, 2023, a Aerofab LA-4 (N993PT) was involved in an incident near Big Prairie, MI. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The airplane’s collision with a submerged log during a water landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA287. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N993PT.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 8, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA287
Location
Big Prairie, MI
Event ID
20230710192569
Coordinates
43.511549, -85.617011
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s collision with a submerged log during a water landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AEROFAB
Serial Number
341
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
LA-4AAT4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ASHBY ROLAND
Address
15003 RIVERBLUFF PL
Status
Deregistered
City
GRAND HAVEN
State / Zip Code
MI 49417-8441
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# CEN23LA287