NONE · Lake LA-4 · 1998-06-15 · SAINT MARY'S, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC98LA073
Event ID
20001211X10211
Type
Accident
Date
1998-06-15
Location
SAINT MARY'S, AK, USA
Coordinates
62.060226, -163.290328
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Lake
Model
LA-4
Registration
N19AK
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's diverted attention during takeoff, and his failure to maintain a proper climb rate. A factor associated with the accident was the presence of birds.