- Manufacturer (registry)
- AERO VODOCHODY
- Model
- L-39
- Registry code
- 05603SJ
- Registered
- 63 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Turbo-fan
- Seats
- 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Not type certificated
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 79
| 1973 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Registered aircraft · 63
N10LWGirardi Mike R · Washington, DCN110FTEast Boulder LLC · Mc Leod, MTN11XNLdcs Holdings LLC · Boca Raton, FL
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('05603SJ')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('05603SJ')
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NTSB investigations · 9
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 6 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB WPR26LA155Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAero Vodochody L-39 · Ennis, MTOn April 10, 2026, about 1210 mountain daylight time, an Aero Vodochody L 39, N136EM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ennis, Montana. The flight instructor sustained minor injuries, and the pilot undergoing instruction was…NTSB CEN25FA269Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAero Vodochody L-39C · Granite Falls, MNOn July 21, 2025, about 1728 central daylight time, an Aero Vodochody L-39C airplane, N339L, was substantially damaged during an accident near Granite Falls, Minnesota. The flight instructor, seated in the front seat, sustained serious injuries after ejecting…NTSB WPR18LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L 39 · Reno, NVThe pilot of the race 13 airplane's failure to maintain clearance from the race 37 airplane during the closed course air race.NTSB ERA16LA322Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L 39 · Norfolk, VAAn uncommanded flap retraction for reasons that could not be determined, as a postaccident examination of the flap system did not reveal evidence of any preaccident anomalies.NTSB WPR16FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L 39C · Apple Valley, CAA total loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted from a sudden over-temperature condition due to an improperly adjusted fuel control unit and the deteriorated condition of the fuel nozzles.NTSB WPR12FA216Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L-39 · Boulder City, NVAn in-flight emergency followed by a collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe, engine, and forward and aft canopies revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would…NTSB LAX06FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L39 · California City, CAThe flight crew's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an intentionally performed course reversal turn at low altitude.NTSB LAX03LA173Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L-39 · Tracy, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while performing low level aerobatics.NTSB LAX98LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's improper flare and his failure to follow the proper procedures for the aircraft and to maintain control of the aircraft.
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
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FAA incident reports · 15
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20260410002859AAero Vodochody L-39 · Ennis, MTOn April 10, 2026, at 1220 MDT, a areo vodochody L-39, [privacy data omitted] registered to an LLC, made a off-airfield gearup landing after engine failure on approach to landing at big sky airport, Ennis, Montana, while on a training flight. Visual…Accident 20250721010469AAero Vodochody L-39 · Granite Falls, MNThe pic/flight instructor was training the student pilot to obtain an L-39 rating, beginning with ground instruction the day before flight. Further ground training was provided the next day followed by three training flights with an air show as the final…Incident 20240510020629IAero Vodochody L-39 · Edwards Afb, CAOn may 10, 2024, a 1982 Aero Vodochody L-39 Completed a chase mission and returned to Edwards Afb for pattern work. At approximately 1240L the pilot had just touched down on his second planned touch and go when the right main wheel departed the aircraft. The…Incident 20230607007749IAero Vodochody L-39 · Phoenix, AZThe airman was departing Phoenix - Deer valley airport (kdvt) on runway 25L. As the aircraft lifted from the runway the cockpit canopy swung open and broke off the aircraft. The airman requested to return for landing with ATC. He completed one circuit in the…Incident 20191025021969IAero Vodochody L-39 · Boulder City, NVAircraft was on approach to runway 09 l at Boulder City airport (kbvu). The aircraft was not able reduce speed in time to make the turn of for the taxiway. Aircraft proceeded off the end of the runway into the dirt area and made contact with the airport…Accident 20180914016271AAero Vodochody L-39 · Reno, NVWhilst flying under the waivered "jet class heat" of the 2018 national championship Reno air races, Aero Vodochody L-39, N139UK and N139PJ collided near pylon number 4. Following the collision, an emergency was declared and both aircraft landed successfully.Incident 20170922020889IAero Vodochody L-39 · Thermal, CAAt 16,500 ft. during the cruise phase of the flight the crew experienced a rapid deceleration and high vibration coming from the engine. The crew declared an emergency and landed the aircraft safely at (ktrm) Jacqueline Cochran Airport. After taxing to an…Accident 20160923016029AAero Vodochody L-39 · Chesapeake, VAOn short final the pilot experienced uncommanded flap retraction, went from flaps full down to full up. Pilot increased approach speed from 90 to 115 to arrest rate of descent and landed. Pilot unable to bring the aircraft to a stop prior to the end of the…Accident 20151206022519AAero Vodochody L-39 · Apple Valley, CAThe L-39C aircraft departed runway 18 at Apple Valley Airport. During takeoff climb out, multiple witnesses reported hearing popping noises as well as seeing smoke and or flame coming from the jet engine's exhaust pipe. The aircraft was last seen rolling left…Accident 20120518008469AAero Vodochody L-39 · Boulder City, NVAircraft had departed runway 27, Boulder City airport, Boulder City, Nevada at approximately 1215 hours 18 may 2012, as the #2 aircraft in a flight formation of 2 L-39 aircraft. At an unkown altitude, the pilot of the #2 aircraft deviated from the flight…Incident 20090718014299IGulstm G1159A · Las Vegas, NV(-23) On 07/18/2009 at 0947 hrs. Aircraft N399AP, Gulfstream g-iii, model GA-1159A, during takeoff at mccarran airport on runway 7L experienced a #4 main tire tread loss. Unknown to the flight crew, aircraft climbed out and experienced an airframe vibration.…Accident 20060226025389AAerovd L39 · California Cit, CA(-23) At approx 7:15 am, on February 26, 2006, the aircraft departed van nuys airport (vny), van nuys, CA. Aircraft flew direct to the mountain range area north, northwest of California city, kern county, CA. Aircraft was one of two AV-L39 aircraft being…Incident 20040624017989IAerovd L39 · Anchorage, AK(-23) For unexplained and unknown causes. The aircraft canopy departed the aircraft just before liftoff while it was still on the ground during its takeoff roll. The aircraft continued to takeoff and landed without incident at elmendorf afb, Alaska. No…Accident 20030530010449AAerovd L39 · New Jerusalem, CA(-23) PIC departed byron airport, California at approximately 1845 local on may 30, 2003. Purpose of flight was to practice flight maneuvers at the aerobatic box located at New Jerusalem airport. While conducting alerion roll maneuvers over the airfield the…Accident 19980918025489AAerovd L39 · Phoenix, AZAcft landed short, struck a localizer antenna, and crashed.(.19) on September 18, 1998, at 1800 hours mountain standard time, an aero vodochody L-39 (single engine imported jet trainer), N44529, landed short of the runway and struck a localizer antenna at the…
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Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.
The same model under other registry codes
Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
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LIMIT 12"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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