# NTSB Accident IAD96FA074
> **Lake LA-4-200** · 1996-05-09 · SUNAPEE, NH, USA · FATL
## 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.

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