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Accidents and incidents at Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL)

Occurrences with Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) reported as an aircraft's departure or destination airport.

163 records from 1982 to 2025, 46 of them fatal. Most often a Cessna 172; most often in Florida.

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Occurrences163162 accidents · 1 incidents · 163 mapped
Fatal occurrences46Fatality total known for 163 of 163
Reported fatalities85Plus 24 serious injuries reported
Years1982–202521 Jun 1982 – 24 Nov 2025

By year

Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL): occurrences by year
YearOccurrencesFatal occurrencesFatalities
19822 occurrences in 1982, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).11
19833 occurrences in 1983, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).12
19843 occurrences in 1984, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).12
19853 occurrences in 1985, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).28
19861 occurrences in 1986, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).12
19871 occurrences in 1987, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).13
19883 occurrences in 1988, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).11
19894 occurrences in 1989, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).00
19904 occurrences in 1990, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).00
19912 occurrences in 1991, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).23
19924 occurrences in 1992, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).22
19932 occurrences in 1993, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).12
19943 occurrences in 1994, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).00
19953 occurrences in 1995, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).11
19969 occurrences in 1996, 5 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).512
19975 occurrences in 1997, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).00
19987 occurrences in 1998, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).35
19995 occurrences in 1999, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).12
20009 occurrences in 2000, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).22
20016 occurrences in 2001, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).11
20025 occurrences in 2002, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).11
20037 occurrences in 2003, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).11
20045 occurrences in 2004, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).00
20056 occurrences in 2005, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).23
20064 occurrences in 2006, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).00
200711 occurrences in 2007, 4 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).411
20083 occurrences in 2008, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).22
20091 occurrences in 2009, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).13
20107 occurrences in 2010, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).23
20112 occurrences in 2011, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).11
20122 occurrences in 2012, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).11
20132 occurrences in 2013, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).00
20141 occurrences in 2014, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).00
20155 occurrences in 2015, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).24
20162 occurrences in 2016, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).11
20172 occurrences in 2017, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).00
20186 occurrences in 2018, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).11
20192 occurrences in 2019, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).00
20201 occurrences in 2020, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).00
20211 occurrences in 2021, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).00
20221 occurrences in 2022, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).00
20232 occurrences in 2023, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).14
20243 occurrences in 2024, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).00
20253 occurrences in 2025, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2007 (11).00

Aircraft types

Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL): most common aircraft types
Aircraft typeOccurrencesFatal occurrencesFatalities
Cessna 1721112
Cessna 152700
Bell 206511
Mooney M20511
Beechcraft 23425
Cessna 182400
Cessna 310415
Piper PA-23427
Piper PA-24413
Piper PA-28414

US states and territories

Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL): US states and territories
StateOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
FloridaFlorida: 143 occurrences, 87.7% of the occurrences shown. 34 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.87.7%3458
GeorgiaGeorgia: 6 occurrences, 3.7% of the occurrences shown. 3 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Florida, 143).3.7%35
AlabamaAlabama: 5 occurrences, 3.1% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Florida, 143).3.1%211
LouisianaLouisiana: 2 occurrences, 1.2% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Florida, 143).1.2%12
TennesseeTennessee: 2 occurrences, 1.2% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Florida, 143).1.2%24
MaineMaine: 1 occurrences, 0.6% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Florida, 143).0.6%11
MarylandMaryland: 1 occurrences, 0.6% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Florida, 143).0.6%12
MississippiMississippi: 1 occurrences, 0.6% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Florida, 143).0.6%00
South CarolinaSouth Carolina: 1 occurrences, 0.6% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Florida, 143).0.6%11
TexasTexas: 1 occurrences, 0.6% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Florida, 143).0.6%11

Deadliest occurrences

Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL): deadliest occurrences
OccurrenceDateTotal fatalitiesLocationAircraft
ATL85MA275 · Smith, Ted Aerostar AEROSTAR 600 AEROSTAR 613 Sept 19856EVA, AL, United States1
NYC07MA162 · Cessna 310R10 Jul 20075Sanford, FL, United States1
ATL96FA095 · Piper PA-23-25023 Jun 19965Clanton, AL, United States1
ERA23FA142 · Piper J3C 657 Mar 20234Winter Haven, FL, United States2
ERA10FA028 · Piper PA 46-350P23 Oct 20093Zephyrhills, FL, United States1
MIA96FA115 · Piper PA-24-25012 Apr 19963Lakeland, FL, United States1
MIA87FA250 · Commonwealth 18519 Sept 19873St. Petersburg, FL, United States2
ERA16FA035 · Cessna 4419 Nov 20152Climax, GA, United States1
ERA15FA109 · Piper PA-2322 Jan 20152Lakeland, FL, United States1
ERA10FA150 · Beech C2325 Feb 20102Winter Haven, FL, United States1

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  1. ERA26LA056 · Piper PA-24-180

    24 Nov 2025 · South Brooksville, FL, United States

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  2. ERA25LA167 · Hiller UH12E UNDESIGNAT

    6 Apr 2025 · Rockledge, FL, United States

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  3. ERA25LA166 · Cessna 182 P

    3 Apr 2025 · Sanford, FL, United States

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  4. ERA25LA059 · Bell 206B

    21 Nov 2024 · Lakeland, FL, United States

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  5. ERA24LA205 · Airbus Helicopters Inc AS350B3 B3e

    1 May 2024 · Plant City, FL, United States

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  6. ERA24LA144 · Glasair Sportsman 2+2

    14 Mar 2024 · Fort Meade, FL, United States

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  7. ERA24LA059 · Cessna 172 N

    7 Dec 2023 · Zephyrhills, FL, United States

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  8. ERA23FA142 · Piper J3C 65

    7 Mar 2023 · Winter Haven, FL, United States · 4 fatal

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  9. ERA22LA200 · Titan T51 D

    24 Apr 2022 · Perry, FL, United States

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  10. ERA22LA064 · Mooney M20M

    15 Nov 2021 · Tampa, FL, United States

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  11. ERA20CA276 · Cessna 177RG

    26 Jul 2020 · Lakeland, FL, United States

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  12. GAA19CA580 · Cessna 172 N

    23 Sept 2019 · Plant City, FL, United States

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  13. ERA19TA129 · Beech E55 UNDESIGNAT

    13 Mar 2019 · St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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  14. ERA19LA078 · BRM Aero Bristell S-LSA

    22 Dec 2018 · Lakeland, FL, United States · 1 fatal

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  15. ERA19LA069 · Cessna 152

    17 Dec 2018 · Bell Glade, FL, United States

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  16. GAA19CA025 · Cessna 152

    1 Oct 2018 · Lakeland, FL, United States

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  17. WPR18LA135 · Cessna 152

    3 May 2018 · Tamiami, FL, United States

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  18. GAA18CA219 · Stone James R DAYTONA CUBS REPLICA

    17 Apr 2018 · Orlando, FL, United States

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  19. GAA18CA151 · Cessna 172 R

    7 Mar 2018 · Lakeland, FL, United States

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  20. ERA17LA150 · Cessna 310R R

    8 Apr 2017 · South Lakeland, FL, United States

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  21. GAA17CA220 · Shilt Jerry C F-1 ROCKET

    7 Apr 2017 · Bessimer, AL, United States

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  22. ERA17LA044 · Cessna 152

    13 Nov 2016 · Miami, FL, United States

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  23. ERA16FA150 · Mooney M20K

    9 Apr 2016 · Ocala, FL, United States · 1 fatal

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  24. ERA16FA035 · Cessna 441

    9 Nov 2015 · Climax, GA, United States · 2 fatal

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  25. ERA15LA197 · James Kilroy PITTS MODEL 12

    22 Apr 2015 · LaGrange, GA, United States

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  26. ERA15FA191 · Mooney M20TN

    20 Apr 2015 · Lakeland, FL, United States

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  27. ERA15LA114 · Cessna 150 L

    25 Jan 2015 · Fernandina Beach, FL, United States

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  28. ERA15FA109 · Piper PA-23

    22 Jan 2015 · Lakeland, FL, United States · 2 fatal

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  29. ERA14LA183 · Robert J Reimbold ZENITH CH 750

    2 Apr 2014 · Venus, FL, United States

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  30. ERA13CA399 · Breezer Aircraft 912ULS2

    31 Aug 2013 · Lakeland, FL, United States

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  31. CEN13CA226 · Edward W Gray LANCAIR 360

    13 Apr 2013 · Alexandria, LA, United States

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  32. ERA13FA071 · Green Gary E THORP T-18

    1 Dec 2012 · Pahokee, FL, United States · 1 fatal

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  33. ERA12CA560 · Cessna 172S

    3 Sept 2012 · Sebring, FL, United States

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  34. ERA11LA228 · Hrosik Gene AVENTURA II

    29 Mar 2011 · Crescent City, FL, United States

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  35. ERA11FA210 · Piper PA-20

    25 Mar 2011 · Elgin, SC, United States · 1 fatal

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  36. ERA10LA280 · Gardner Douglas P VAN/RV8A

    23 May 2010 · Sebring, FL, United States · 1 fatal

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  37. ERA10LA263 · Hachem Zachery S E7

    12 May 2010 · Homerville, GA, United States

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  38. ERA10LA235 · Cessna 152

    18 Apr 2010 · Avon Park, FL, United States

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  39. ERA10CA234 · Kramer Clemens E STOL CH750

    16 Apr 2010 · Lakeland, FL, United States

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  40. ERA10LA229 · Dalin Ronald K T-51 MUSTANG

    14 Apr 2010 · Lakeland, FL, United States

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  41. ERA10CA225 · Luscombe 8A

    10 Apr 2010 · Lakeland, FL, United States

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  42. ERA10FA150 · Beech C23

    25 Feb 2010 · Winter Haven, FL, United States · 2 fatal

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  43. ERA10FA028 · Piper PA 46-350P

    23 Oct 2009 · Zephyrhills, FL, United States · 3 fatal

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  44. ERA09IA009 · Cirrus Design Corp SR22

    5 Oct 2008 · Lakeland, FL, United States

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  45. MIA08LA089 · Dayon Lancair Legacy

    13 Apr 2008 · Lakeland, FL, United States · 1 fatal

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  46. NYC08FA158 · Chech Aircraft Works Spol SRO CH 601 XL RTF

    7 Apr 2008 · Polk City, FL, United States · 1 fatal

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  47. NYC08LA060 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA

    12 Dec 2007 · Plant City, FL, United States

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  48. MIA07LA148 · Bell 206B3

    5 Sept 2007 · Lakeland, FL, United States

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  49. NYC07MA162 · Cessna 310R

    10 Jul 2007 · Sanford, FL, United States · 5 fatal

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  50. MIA07FA117 · Piper PA-30

    9 Jul 2007 · Nichols, FL, United States · 2 fatal

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