Aerofab LAKE LA-250 N14037
18 April 2008 · Skaneateles, New York, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 18 April 2008 at about 15:55 local time, a Aerofab LAKE LA-250 registered N14037, operated by Leslie D Woodcock, was involved in an accident near Skaneateles, New York, United States. 2 people were on board and one died, one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 15:55
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Skaneateles, New York, United States
- Nearest airport
- Skaneateles Aero Drome (6B9)
- Coordinates
- 43.1167, -76.1414
- Aircraft
- Aerofab LAKE LA-250
- Registration
- N14037
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Leslie D Woodcock
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Syracuse → Skaneateles
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- MIA08FA091
People
1 person died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during a steep turn.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
According to a witness, he was outside in his yard when he saw the accident airplane flying north of his house. The airplane then turned on its side and continued to descend. Shortly thereafter, he heard the engine “rev-up,” and the next thing he heard was a “crunching noise.” He drove in the direction of the airport, and saw the tail of the airplane in a wooded area. The paramedics stated that the certified flight instructor (CFI) was alert, conscious and oriented. The CFI told them that he and the private pilot were simulating an engine failure and that he “lost airspeed thus causing the crash.” The CFI did not report any flight control or mechanical anomalies with the airplane. Examination of the airframe and flight control system components revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction. Examination of the engine and system components revealed no evidence of a preimpact mechanical malfunction.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Aerofab LAKE accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2003 | Aerofab LAKE 250 | Weirsdale, Florida, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 17 Aug 2003 | Aerofab LAKE 250 | Phippsburg, Maine, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 9 Sep 2015 | Aerofab LAKE LA-4-250 | Somerset, New Jersey, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 1 Dec 2000 | Aerofab LAKE 250 | Mercer Island, Washington, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 17 Oct 2016 | Aerofab LAKE LA 250 | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | DWN Air Services Inc. | Fatal | 3 |
| 16 Nov 2000 | Aerofab LAKE SEAWOLF | Frostproof, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2008 | Robinson R44 | Montgomery, New York, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Apr 2008 | Cessna 172F | White Plains, New York, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Jul 2008 | Cessna C-195 | Johnstown, New York, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 21 Dec 2008 | Cessna 172 | Corning, New York, United States | Costa Flying Services | No injuries | - |
| 22 Mar 2008 | Aerospatiale AS355F1 | New York, New York, United States | Liberty Helicopters | No injuries | - |
| 16 Oct 2008 | Sikorsky S-76C | New York, New York, United States | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | No injuries | - |