On April 3, 1984, a Lake LA-4 (registration N6665L) was involved in an aviation accident near Alderwood Manor, WA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A witness observed an aircraft on a low, short final approach, cutting power before the runway and dropping from about 20 feet. After landing, it veered left, stopped facing the opposite direction, and the right main gear collapsed. The pilot reported a hydraulic fitting failure.
Incident Overview
According to a witness, the aircraft was observed from taxi through takeoff and then from base leg throughout the landing. On the base leg, the landing gear was down. The witness noted that the pilot flew a low and short final approach. The pilot cut power short of the runway, and the aircraft dropped from approximately 20 feet above ground level.
Landing and Post-Landing Events
After landing, the aircraft veered to the left and came to a stop facing 180 degrees from the original landing direction. The right main landing gear collapsed during the sequence.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that a hydraulic fitting failed during the flight, resulting in the loss of all hydraulic fluid.