Accident Lake LA-4-200 C-GFKT, Monday 29 July 2024
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Date:Monday 29 July 2024
Time:14:30
Type:Silhouette image of generic LA4 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Lake LA-4-200
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: C-GFKT
MSN: 498
Year of manufacture:1972
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Sawlog Bay, ON -   Canada
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Sawlog Bay, ON
Investigating agency: TSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
A private registered, LA-4-200 amphibian Lake aircraft was landing on the water at Sawlog Bay, on Lake Huron. During the landing, shortly after touchdown, the aircraft suddenly veered to the left, and subsequently spun around. There was substantial damage to the aircraft wings, however it stayed upright. There were no injuries.

Sources:

TSB

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