Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer vs Icon A5
The Lake LA-4-200 and ICON A5 are amphibians of different eras and class — the Lake a capable four-seat piston classic; the A5 a modern two-seat LSA with folding wings, a parachute and easy sport handling.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
No active listings right now.
- For sale now
- 20
- Median asking
- $295,000
- Range
- $233,000–$451,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 3
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 2016–2024
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Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer | Icon A5 |
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| All events | — | 7 |
| Serious | — | 2 |
| Fatal | — | 1 |
| Fatalities | — | 1 |
| % Fatal | — | 14% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer | Icon A5 |
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| Price Range | — | $233,000 – $451,000 |
| Category | — | Light Sport |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 2 |
| Cruise Speed | 105 kts (194 km/h) | 84 kts (156 km/h) |
| Range | 717 nm (1,328 km) | 427 nm (791 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,690 lbs (1,220 kg) | 1,510 lbs (685 kg) |
| Engines | — | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer or Icon A5?
Bottom line: Choose the ICON A5 for modern design, folding wings, a safety parachute and easy recreational sport flying. Choose the Lake LA-4 for four seats, more capability and genuine touring range — a more serious amphibian at higher operating cost than the light-sport A5.
Pick the LA-4-200 Buccaneer if…
- Faster cruise — 105 kts vs 84 kts.
- Longer range — 717 nm vs 427 nm.
Pick the A5 if…
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