# NTSB Accident WPR20LA301
> **Lake LA4** · 2020-08-25 · Rawlins, WY, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR20LA301
- **Event ID:** 20200825X23153
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2020-08-25
- **Location:** Rawlins, WY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.805831, -107.20027
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Lake
- **Model:** LA4
- **Registration:** N93AB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to depart despite a known mechanical trim malfunction and with a high-density altitude and the airplane at or above its maximum gross weight.

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