Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC87LA229

LAKE GEORGE, NY, USA

Aircraft #1

N8012Q

LAKE LA-4

Analysis

WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A LAKE, THE AMPHIBIOUS AIRCRAFT STRUCK AN OBJECT. THE PLANE SETTLED BACK INTO THE WATER BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE COCKPIT BEGAN FILLING WITH WATER AND THE ACFT SANK IN ABOUT 45 FEET OF WATER.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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