# Aero Vodochody L-39 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 05603SJ - Manufacturer (registry): AERO VODOCHODY - Model: L-39 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Turbo-fan - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 63 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-vodochody-l-39 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (63, first 50) - [N10LW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10LW): [Girardi Mike R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIRARDI%20MIKE%20R), [Washington, DC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DC/Washington), built 1982, S/N 232224 - [N110FT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110FT): [East Boulder LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAST%20BOULDER%20LLC), [Mc Leod, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Mc%20Leod), built 1982, S/N 232142 - [N11XN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11XN): [Ldcs Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LDCS%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton), built 1979, S/N 931336 - [N13031](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13031): [Blenis Gary DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLENIS%20GARY%20DBA), [Douglas, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Douglas), built 1984, S/N 432850 - [N136EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N136EM): [Jdi Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JDI%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Belgrade, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Belgrade), built 1984, S/N 432925 - [N139DF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139DF): [Czech Six LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CZECH%20SIX%20LLC), [Lafayette, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lafayette), built 1981, S/N 132121 - [N139GX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139GX): [Pitch N Power Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PITCH%20N%20POWER%20AVIATION%20INC), [Jupiter, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jupiter), built 1975, S/N 530515 - [N139LW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139LW): [No Fallen Hereos Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NO%20FALLEN%20HEREOS%20FOUNDATION), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton), built 1982, S/N 232429 - [N139PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139PJ): [Black Rock Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACK%20ROCK%20AERO%20LLC), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), S/N 232226 - [N139RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139RH): [Redstar Air Shows Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REDSTAR%20AIR%20SHOWS%20INC), [Discovery Bay, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Discovery%20Bay), built 1984, S/N 433129 - [N139RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139RS): [L39az LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/L39AZ%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1984, S/N 432901 - [N139TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139TB): [Brig Air 5 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRIG%20AIR%205%20LLC), [Birmingham, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Birmingham), built 1984, S/N 432919 - [N139TD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139TD): [Par Defense Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAR%20DEFENSE%20AERO%20LLC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1987, S/N 734156 - [N139US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139US): [Nelson Jet Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20JET%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Cave Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Cave%20Creek), built 1983, S/N 332443 - [N139VS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139VS): [Js Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JS%20AIR%20LLC), [Mount Airy, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Mount%20Airy), built 1981, S/N 132130 - [N178CW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N178CW): [Commerce Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMMERCE%20FLIGHT%20LLC), [Commerce, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Commerce), built 1984, S/N 432848 - [N186RG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N186RG): [National Test Pilot School](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NATIONAL%20TEST%20PILOT%20SCHOOL), [Mojave, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mojave), built 1981, S/N 132016 - [N20GX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20GX): [Wide Open Skies Viii LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIDE%20OPEN%20SKIES%20VIII%20LLC), [Belgrade, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Belgrade), built 1981, S/N 131914 - [N223PG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N223PG): [Dt Aviation Consulting LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DT%20AVIATION%20CONSULTING%20LLC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 1982, S/N 232423 - [N239PW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N239PW): [Cirrus Design Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIRRUS%20DESIGN%20CORP), [Duluth, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Duluth), built 1979, S/N 931526 - [N239RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N239RH): [Redstar Air Shows Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REDSTAR%20AIR%20SHOWS%20INC), [Discovery Bay, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Discovery%20Bay), built 1983, S/N 332447 - [N23GX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23GX): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1982, S/N 232145 - [N25PX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25PX): [Gauntlet Aerospace LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAUNTLET%20AEROSPACE%20LLC), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson), built 1982, S/N 232153 - [N29HW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29HW): [Fargo Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARGO%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Fargo, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Fargo), built 1981, S/N 131912 - [N301MZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N301MZ): [Marine Aviation Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARINE%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 132025 - [N339L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N339L): [L39 Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/L39%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Alpine, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Alpine), built 1975, S/N 530432 - [N391ZA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N391ZA): [Northrop Grumman Systems Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHROP%20GRUMMAN%20SYSTEMS%20CORP), [El Segundo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/El%20Segundo), built 1981, S/N 132015 - [N399AP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N399AP): [Taylor Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20AERO%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1979, S/N 530438 - [N39AX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39AX): [East Boulder LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAST%20BOULDER%20LLC), [Mc Leod, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Mc%20Leod), S/N 132032 - [N39CV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39CV): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1983, S/N 332450 - [N39CZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39CZ): [Filer Daniel W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FILER%20DANIEL%20W), [Alto, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Alto), built 1988, S/N 834271 - [N39EX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39EX): [Teo Steel Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEO%20STEEL%20INC), [Ramer, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Ramer), built 1980, S/N 031629 - [N39GX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39GX): [Pitch N Power Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PITCH%20N%20POWER%20AVIATION%20INC), [Jupiter, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jupiter), built 1982, S/N 232205 - [N39LW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39LW): [Fox3 International LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOX3%20INTERNATIONAL%20LLC), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 1981, S/N 132039 - [N39SR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39SR): [Rubino Sal](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUBINO%20SAL), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 1984, S/N 332508 - [N39UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39UA): [39ua LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/39UA%20LLC), [Kissimmee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Kissimmee), built 1981, S/N 132117 - [N39VH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39VH): [Gauntlet Aerospace LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAUNTLET%20AEROSPACE%20LLC), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson), built 1982, S/N 232141 - [N39VM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39VM): [Edmund Noel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDMUND%20NOEL), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1981, S/N 131936 - [N39WF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39WF): [Sierra Bravo Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERRA%20BRAVO%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Harrison, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Harrison), built 1982, S/N 232218 - [N49GG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49GG): [Gainesville Aircraft Sales Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAINESVILLE%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20INC), [Gainesville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Gainesville), built 1981, S/N 132120 - [N49MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49MH): [Kalmar Istvan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KALMAR%20ISTVAN), [Brookings, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Brookings), S/N 834558 - [N539RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N539RF): [Redstar Air Shows Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REDSTAR%20AIR%20SHOWS%20INC), [Discovery Bay, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Discovery%20Bay), built 1980, S/N 031630 - [N554RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N554RC): [Forgotten Heroes Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORGOTTEN%20HEROES%20FOUNDATION), [Chesapeake, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Chesapeake), built 1973, S/N 330208 - [N600DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600DM): [Warbird Preservation Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARBIRD%20PRESERVATION%20FOUNDATION), [Bettendorf, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Bettendorf), built 1984, S/N 432935 - [N6380L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6380L): [Hickory, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Hickory), built 1983, S/N 332502, Registration pending - [N639RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N639RH): [Taylor Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20AERO%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1982, S/N 232203 - [N7231M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7231M): [Red Jet Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20JET%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Long Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Long%20Lake), built 1976, S/N 630642 - [N729HB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N729HB): [Bravo Alpha Aerospace LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAVO%20ALPHA%20AEROSPACE%20LLC), [Camden, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Camden), built 1983, S/N 332441 - [N77MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77MH): [Howard Jesse](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWARD%20JESSE), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1984, S/N 432903 - [N805JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N805JH): [Lawn Dart Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAWN%20DART%20AERO%20LLC), [Big Sky, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Big%20Sky), built 1983, S/N 332801 All 63: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-vodochody-l-39/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (9) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR26LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA155), Apr 10, 2026: Aero Vodochody L-39 (N136EM), Ennis, MT, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN25FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA269), Jul 21, 2025: Aero Vodochody L-39C (N339L), Granite Falls, MN, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR18LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA267), Sep 14, 2018: Aero Vodochody L 39 (N139PJ), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot of the race 13 airplane's failure to maintain clearance from the race 37 airplane during the closed course air race. - [NTSB ERA16LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA322), Sep 23, 2016: Aero Vodochody L 39 (N139AJ), Norfolk, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: An 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 WPR16FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA035), Dec 6, 2015: Aero Vodochody L 39C (N39AY), Apple Valley, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A 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 WPR12FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA216), May 18, 2012: Aero Vodochody L-39 (N39WT), Boulder City, NV, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: An 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… - [NTSB LAX06FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA124), Feb 26, 2006: Aero Vodochody L39 (N39DF), California City, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The flight crew's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an intentionally performed course reversal turn at low altitude. - [NTSB LAX03LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA173), May 31, 2003: Aero Vodochody L-39 (N139RH), Tracy, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while performing low level aerobatics. - [NTSB LAX98LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA298), Sep 19, 1998: Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39 (N44529), Mesa, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare and his failure to follow the proper procedures for the aircraft and to maintain control of the aircraft. ## FAA accident and incident reports (15) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20260410002859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260410002859A), Apr 10, 2026: Aero Vodochody L-39 (N136EM), Ennis, MT, Substantial damage. On 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… - [Accident 20250721010469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250721010469A), Jul 21, 2025: Aero Vodochody L-39 (N339L), Granite Falls, MN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. The pic/flight instructor was training the student pilot to obtain an L-39 rating, beginning with ground instruction the day before flight. Further ground… - [Incident 20240510020629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240510020629I), May 10, 2024: Aero Vodochody L-39 (N39VH), Edwards Afb, CA, Minor damage. On 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… - [Incident 20230607007749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230607007749I), Jun 7, 2023: Aero Vodochody L-39 (N139US), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. The 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… - [Incident 20191025021969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191025021969I), Oct 25, 2019: Aero Vodochody L-39 (N49MH), Boulder City, NV, Minor damage. Aircraft 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.… - [Accident 20180914016271A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180914016271A), Sep 14, 2018: Aero Vodochody L-39 (N139PJ), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. Whilst 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… - [Incident 20170922020889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170922020889I), Sep 22, 2017: Aero Vodochody L-39 (N391ZA), Thermal, CA, No damage. At 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… - [Accident 20160923016029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160923016029A), Sep 23, 2016: Aero Vodochody L-39 (N139AJ), Chesapeake, VA, Substantial damage. On 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… - [Accident 20151206022519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151206022519A), Dec 6, 2015: Aero Vodochody L-39 (N39AY), Apple Valley, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The L-39C aircraft departed runway 18 at Apple Valley Airport. During takeoff climb out, multiple witnesses reported hearing popping noises as well as seeing… - [Accident 20120518008469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120518008469A), May 18, 2012: Aero Vodochody L-39 (N39WT), Boulder City, NV, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft 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… - [Incident 20090718014299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090718014299I), Jul 18, 2009: Gulstm G1159A (N399AP), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. (-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… - [Accident 20060226025389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060226025389A), Feb 26, 2006: Aerovd L39 (N39DF), California Cit, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-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… - [Incident 20040624017989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040624017989I), Jun 24, 2004: Aerovd L39 (N39LW), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. (-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… - [Accident 20030530010449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030530010449A), May 30, 2003: Aerovd L39 (N139RH), New Jerusalem, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-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… - [Accident 19980918025489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980918025489A), Sep 18, 1998: Aerovd L39 (N44529), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Acft 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… ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Let UH Hradiste-Kunovice Csfr L-39](https://openairdocs.org/model/let-uh-hradiste-kunovice-csfr-l-39): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056066N --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.