BELLINGHAM, WA, USA
N6686L
LAKE LA-4-200
THE PILOT AND HIS PASSENGER WERE DOING A SERIES OF LANDINGS ON LAKE WHATCOM. DURING THE SECOND TAKEOFF RUN, THE LAKE AMPHIBIAN STRUCK AND UNSEEN OBJECT, TEARING A HOLE IN THE HULL. THE AIRCRAFT SANK A FEW MINNUTES AFTER THE OCCUPANTS ESCAPED.
COLLISION WITH A SUBMERGED OBJECT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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