Summary
On July 25, 2024, a Lake LA4 (N1166L) was involved in an incident near Catskill, NY. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a takeoff from water in gusting wind conditions.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA324. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1166L.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a takeoff from water in gusting wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA24LA324