1 fatal · Lake LA-4-200 · 1996-05-09 · SUNAPEE, NH, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD96FA074
Event ID
20001208X05783
Type
Accident
Date
1996-05-09
Location
SUNAPEE, NH, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Lake
Model
LA-4-200
Registration
N5040L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in this accident were: the pilot's lack of currency in type and model airplane, and not following the requirement for the pilot to have a flight instructor onboard during water landings.