No fatalities
3 Aug 2021: LAKE LA-4 388 — Lake Isabell, CA
On 3 Aug 2021, a LAKE LA-4 388 was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Isabell, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to establish a positive climb rate after takeoff, which resulted in an impact with an object. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to establish a positive climb rate after takeoff, which resulted in an impact with an object.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Climb rate — Not attained/maintainedIncorrect use/operationEffect on equipment