Lake LA-4
45 Lake LA-4 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1960–1970. Most are registered in MI, FL and NY.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 45
- Years built
- 1960–1970
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Lake LA-4 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 28
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 26
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Lake LA-4 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Lake LA-4 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 25, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Catskill, NYN1166L
- Aug 3, 2021Substantial damage · minor injuries · Lake Isabell, CAN7615L
- Jul 25, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Byron, CAN7628L
- Apr 29, 2014Substantial damage · minor injuries · Chapin, SCN1029L
- Sep 6, 2013Substantial damage · none injuries · Monticello, KYN1136L
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19955 reports on Lake LA-4 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- mount2
- control handle1
- gear1
- shaft1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1960 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1 | |
| 1963 | 2 | |
| 1964 | 7 | |
| 1965 | 3 | |
| 1966 | 6 | |
| 1967 | 4 | |
| 1968 | 3 | |
| 1969 | 8 | |
| 1970 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Lake LA-4 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 28 NTSB events since 1982 involve Lake LA-4 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 5 service difficulty reports on Lake LA-4 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Amphibian
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 91 mph
LA-4 aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1005L | 1960 | Saint Cloud, FL | Nov 21, 2008 |
| N1011L | 1960 | Hillsboro, NH | Jun 21, 1984 |
| N1022L | 1961 | Mc Bain, MI | Apr 18, 2026 |
| N1116L | 1963 | Burtonsville, MD | Dec 2, 2016 |
| N1120L | 1963 | Silverdale, WA | Dec 23, 2021 |
| N1121L | — | Menomonie, WI | Jan 30, 2024 |
| N1131L | 1964 | Junction City, WI | Feb 5, 2009 |
| N1132L | 1964 | Amarillo, TX | Dec 22, 2003 |
| N1138L | 1964 | Wilmington, DE | Sep 21, 2004 |
| N1144L | 1964 | Zeeland, MI | Mar 12, 2019 |
| N1147L | 1964 | Fort Worth, TX | Nov 15, 2016 |
| N1153L | 1965 | Charlevoix, MI | Mar 6, 1979 |
| N1158L | 1965 | Wasilla, AK | Dec 12, 2015 |
| N1166L | 1965 | Cairo, NY | Oct 3, 2012 |
| N1168L | 1966 | Juneau, AK | Sep 24, 2019 |
| N15AG | 1966 | Candor, NY | Feb 1, 2017 |
| N161JL | 1966 | Fayetteville, GA | Mar 4, 2013 |
| N16LK | 1966 | Candor, NY | Jan 27, 2021 |
| N2012L | 1966 | Dallas, TX | — |
| N2014L | 1966 | Golconda, IL | Oct 9, 2025 |
| N2017L | — | Park Rapids, MN | Aug 26, 2022 |
| N2021L | 1967 | Erie, CO | Jan 26, 2004 |
| N2029L | 1967 | Laveen, AZ | Jan 12, 2021 |
| N2032L | 1967 | Live Oak, FL | Sep 4, 2002 |
| N2035L | 1967 | Townsend, MT | Aug 30, 2021 |