Accident Brief DA-NWS-27756

Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4 Crashes in Enfield, New York on August 30, 2026; Two Onboard

Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4 reference aircraft photograph
Reference image of a Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4; this is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Wikimedia Commons - Tomás Del Coro from Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - CC BY-SA 4.0.
Status Investigation Ongoing Updated Sep 2, 2026
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This report is compiled from the cited public sources and updated when verified information becomes available.

Developing report: This report separates confirmed information from details that remain under investigation. It is updated when reliable new information becomes available.

Accident quick facts

Accident date 2026-08-30
Local time 12:45
Location Enfield, New York
Aircraft Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4
People on board 2
Report status Investigation Ongoing

What happened

On August 30, 2026, a Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4 aircraft crashed in Enfield, New York. The crash occurred around 12:45 p.m. local time. Two people were onboard the aircraft at the time.

Aircraft and flight information

The aircraft involved was a Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4. Further details about the flight’s origin, destination, and operator have not been disclosed.

Emergency response

Emergency responders arrived at the crash site to provide assistance. Details about injuries have not been confirmed.

Investigation status

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will provide updates as they become available.

What officials and reports have confirmed

  • A Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4 crashed in Enfield, New York on August 30, 2026, at about 12:45 p.m. local time. [1]
  • Two people were onboard the aircraft. [1]
  • The FAA and NTSB are investigating, with the NTSB leading the investigation. [1]

Accident and investigation timeline

  1. 2026-08-30 12:45 local: Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4 crashed in Enfield, New York [1]

What remains unknown

  • The cause of the crash is not yet known.
  • Injury status of the occupants is not confirmed.
  • Operator, origin, and destination details are not confirmed.

Investigating agencies: Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board.

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