Icon A5 vs Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer
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
- 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
No active listings right now.
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
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) | Icon A5 | Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 7 | — |
| Serious | 2 | — |
| Fatal | 1 | — |
| Fatalities | 1 | — |
| % Fatal | 14% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Icon A5 | Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer |
|---|---|---|
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| Price Range | $233,000 – $451,000 | — |
| Category | Light Sport | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | — |
| Cruise Speed | 84 kts (156 km/h) | 105 kts (194 km/h) |
| Range | 427 nm (791 km) | 717 nm (1,328 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,510 lbs (685 kg) | 2,690 lbs (1,220 kg) |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | — |
Which Should You Buy: Icon A5 or Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer?
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 A5 if…
Pick the LA-4-200 Buccaneer if…
- Faster cruise — 105 kts vs 84 kts.
- Longer range — 717 nm vs 427 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.