Casualties unknown

1983-07-02: Lake LA-4 (N1FQ) — Gainesville, FL

Gainesville, FL, US

On July 2, 1983, a Lake LA-4 (registration N1FQ) was involved in an aviation accident near Gainesville, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During takeoff, the engine appeared to lose power at about 200 ft AGL; the pilot elected to land on the runway overrun. After a successful landing, while taxiing back, the right main gear hit a hole, causing damage, and the nose gear collapsed.

Event Details

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the engine appeared to lose power approximately 200 feet above ground level. Despite the perceived loss of power, the engine gauges indicated no anomalies. As the aircraft began to settle, the pilot decided to land on the runway overrun area rather than continue the climb.

Subsequent Taxiing and Damage

The aircraft was landed successfully on the overrun. However, while taxiing back across the overrun surface, the right main landing gear struck a hole, resulting in damage. Additionally, the nose landing gear collapsed during this maneuver.

Engine Examination

After the incident, an engine run-up was performed. The run-up revealed no evidence of any malfunction, indicating that the engine operated normally during the post-event test.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X43860. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.