# Aero Vodochody L39C - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 05620RN - Manufacturer (registry): AERO VODOCHODY - Model: L39C - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Turbo-fan - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 100 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-vodochody-l39c 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 (100, first 50) - [N101PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101PJ): [Aerial Angels Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIAL%20ANGELS%20INC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1979, S/N 931341 - [N10GX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10GX): [Aero Flight Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20FLIGHT%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [Jensen Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jensen%20Beach), built 1975, S/N 530532 - [N12076](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12076): [Jetstar LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JETSTAR%20LLC), [Chesterfield, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Chesterfield), built 1984, S/N 432927 - [N137EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137EM): [Jdi Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JDI%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Belgrade, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Belgrade), built 1980, S/N PA031615 - [N138EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N138EM): [Jdi Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JDI%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Belgrade, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Belgrade), built 1978, S/N PA 831106 - [N139C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139C): [Bruegmann Malte D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUEGMANN%20MALTE%20D), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1984, S/N 433134 - [N139CK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139CK): [Aerial Camera LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIAL%20CAMERA%20LLC), [Calabasas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Calabasas), built 1974, S/N 430315 - [N139DZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139DZ): [Pitts M12 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PITTS%20M12%20LLC), [Warwick, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Warwick), built 1990, S/N 035118 - [N139EN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139EN): [Noel Edmund O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOEL%20EDMUND%20O), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1979, S/N 931408 - [N139ES](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139ES): built 1980, S/N 031624 - [N139FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139FS): [Black Pearl L39 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACK%20PEARL%20L39%20LLC), [Buffalo, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Buffalo), built 1984, S/N 432933 - [N139GR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139GR): [Taylor Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20AERO%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1982, S/N 232147 - [N139JK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139JK): [Coastal Defense Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COASTAL%20DEFENSE%20INC), [Mill Hall, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Mill%20Hall), built 1973, S/N 330205 - [N139LL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139LL): [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), S/N 132011 - [N139LZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139LZ): [Fsa Aerospace Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FSA%20AEROSPACE%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1984, S/N 432939 - [N139MF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139MF): [Momentum Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOMENTUM%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Tullahoma, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Tullahoma), built 1984, S/N 432942 - [N139MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139MM): [Clbs Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLBS%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Prosper, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Prosper), built 1979, S/N 931411 - [N139MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139MS): [Phillips Stephen N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILLIPS%20STEPHEN%20N), [Paradise Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Paradise%20Valley), built 1980, S/N 031611 - [N139NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139NS): [Taylor Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20AERO%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1983, S/N 332742 - [N139NT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139NT): [Taylor Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20AERO%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1974, S/N 330212 - [N139PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139PM): [Cbft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CBFT%20LLC), [Mobile, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Mobile), built 1984, S/N 432913 - [N139RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139RM): [Hanger LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANGER%20LLC), [Aurora, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Aurora), built 1978, S/N 730840 - [N139SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139SH): [Mach 7 Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACH%207%20AERO%20LLC), [Longmont, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Longmont), S/N 931519 - [N139TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139TS): [Valiair Lc Owner Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LC%20OWNER%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1989, S/N 934875 - [N139TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139TT): [United Property Advocates LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNITED%20PROPERTY%20ADVOCATES%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), S/N 332748 - [N139UK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139UK): [Black Rock Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACK%20ROCK%20AERO%20LLC), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1982, S/N 031822 - [N139VM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139VM): [Czech Jet LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CZECH%20JET%20LLC), [Monroe Center, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Monroe%20Center), built 1980, S/N 031634 - [N139WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139WS): [National Test Pilot School](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NATIONAL%20TEST%20PILOT%20SCHOOL), [Mojave, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mojave), built 1984, S/N 432931 - [N139XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139XX): [Taylor Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20AERO%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), S/N 53 05 25 - [N142XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142XX): [America Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICA%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Yuma, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Yuma), built 1980, S/N 031618 - [N143XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143XX): [Worldwide Warbirds Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORLDWIDE%20WARBIRDS%20INC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), S/N 630648 - [N144XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144XX): [Dt Aviation Consulting LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DT%20AVIATION%20CONSULTING%20LLC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 1975, S/N 530619 - [N150XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N150XX): [Mudge Consulting LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUDGE%20CONSULTING%20LLC), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 1980, S/N 031617 - [N151XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151XX): [Worldwide Warbirds Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORLDWIDE%20WARBIRDS%20INC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), S/N 031616 - [N219SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N219SA): [Ny Fighter Jets Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NY%20FIGHTER%20JETS%20CORP), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1991, S/N 135219 - [N226GJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N226GJ): [Jones Joseph C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20JOSEPH%20C), [Bossier City, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Bossier%20City), S/N 031622 - [N2399V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2399V): [Gaunlet Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAUNLET%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Huntington Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Huntington%20Beach), built 1980, S/N 031633 - [N239DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N239DM): [Mile High Development LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILE%20HIGH%20DEVELOPMENT%20LLC), [Marietta, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Marietta), built 1980, S/N 031818 - [N24189](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24189): [Fantasy Fighters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FANTASY%20FIGHTERS%20INC), [Santa Fe, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Santa%20Fe), built 1986, S/N 633721 - [N247SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N247SG): [Tumbling Goose LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUMBLING%20GOOSE%20LLC), [Milan, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Milan), built 1984, S/N 433135 - [N25AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25AL): [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 1985, S/N 533520 - [N29VP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29VP): [American Airpower Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Farmingdale, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Farmingdale), built 1980, S/N 031623 - [N339DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N339DH): [Redstar Airshows Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REDSTAR%20AIRSHOWS%20INC), [Discovery Bay, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Discovery%20Bay), built 1983, S/N 332622 - [N339DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N339DM): [Warbird Restoration Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARBIRD%20RESTORATION%20FOUNDATION), [Wichita Falls, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wichita%20Falls), built 1981, S/N 132020 - [N339NA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N339NA): [Michaels Air Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHAELS%20AIR%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Oconomowoc, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oconomowoc), built 1983, S/N 332514 - [N339RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N339RS): [Sugden Rich](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUGDEN%20RICH), [Wilson, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Wilson), built 1979, S/N 931338 - [N339SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N339SG): [Goetz Stephanie C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOETZ%20STEPHANIE%20C), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1974, S/N 430423 - [N3467N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3467N): [67ua LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/67UA%20LLC), [Kissimmee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Kissimmee), built 1984, S/N 432929 - [N3468V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3468V): [Raptor Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAPTOR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Port Saint Lucie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Lucie), S/N 931528 - [N393WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N393WA): [Cite Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1985, S/N 533623 All 100: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-vodochody-l39c/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (15) 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 WPR18LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA267), Sep 14, 2018: Aero Vodochody L39 (N139UK), Reno, NV, minor 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 CEN18FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA004), Oct 8, 2017: Aero Vodochody L39C (N580LL), Vernon, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: An in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR13LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA270), Jun 14, 2013: Aero Vodochody L39C (N8124N), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The other pilot’s failure to see and avoid the airplane during an air race training session, which resulted in a midair collision. - [NTSB WPR13LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA270), Jun 14, 2013: Aero Vodochody L39C (N2399V), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The other pilot’s failure to see and avoid the airplane during an air race training session, which resulted in a midair collision. - [NTSB CEN12LA602](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA602), Sep 1, 2012: Aero Vodochody L39C (N139GS), Davenport, IA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded operation. - [NTSB ERA12FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA149), Jan 21, 2012: Aero Vodochody L39C (N16RZ), Rainbow City, AL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: An in-flight loss of control in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB ERA11LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA390), Jul 9, 2011: Aero Vodochody L39C (N111XN), West Milford, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive airspeed and failure to attain the proper landing point, which resulted in the airplane touching down too fast and too far down the short runway. Contributing to the accident… - [NTSB SEA07FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA263), Sep 13, 2007: Aero Vodochody L-39C (N139DK), Reno, NV, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's encounter with wake turbulence while maneuvering over a race course. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the encounter occurred. - [NTSB MIA07FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA060), Mar 16, 2007: Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C (N63925), Titusville, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to ensure sufficient altitude while maneuvering in close proximity to the ground during an airshow, which resulted in an impact with terrain. - [NTSB DFW05LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA080), Mar 7, 2005: Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C (N8098T), Shreveport, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of airspeed and his failure to abort the landing resulting in an overrun. A contributing factor was the wet runway. - [NTSB SEA05LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA133), Oct 19, 2004: Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C (N39TJ), Hyak, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of aircraft control during climb to cruise due to an undetermined flight control malfunction. - [NTSB ATL03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA113), Jun 30, 2003: Aero Vodochody Aero Works L39C (N8125R), Gadsden, AL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of engine power during takeoff due to foreign object damage, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during forced landing. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight… - [NTSB NYC02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA038), Oct 30, 2001: Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C (N90688), Wilmington, DE, substantial damage. Probable cause: A ruptured oil line, which resulted in oil spraying onto the APU exhaust and a subsequent fire. - [NTSB FTW01FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA063), Feb 10, 2001: Aero Vodochody L-39C (N901NL), Pecan Island, LA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain while performing low level aerobatics. A factor was fatigue. - [NTSB CHI98FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FAMS1), Jul 3, 1998: Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C (N7868M), Traverse City, MI, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: Undetermined. ## FAA accident and incident reports (42) 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. - [Incident 20240512006001I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240512006001I), May 12, 2024: Aero Vodochody L39C (N138EM), Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. There were 4 aircraft in a diamond formation, performing a non-aerobatic maneuver called the “banana pass” at the fort Lauderdale 2024 airshow. They were… - [Incident 20240512005991I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240512005991I), May 12, 2024: Aero Vodochody L-39 (N137EM), Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. There were 4 aircraft in a diamond formation, performing a non-aerobatic maneuver called the “banana pass” at the fort Lauderdale 2024 airshow. They were… - [Incident 20240512005982I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240512005982I), May 12, 2024: Aero Vodochody L-39 (N136EM), Fort Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. There were 4 aircraft in a diamond formation, performing a non-aerobatic maneuver called the “banana pass” at the Fort Lauderdale 2024 airshow. They were… - [Incident 20240119001199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240119001199I), Jan 19, 2024: Aero Vodochody L39C (N939CM), Abbeville, LA, No damage. Consistent with the initial notification from klft ATC facility, the pilot reported: aircraft showed no signs of abnormality on start-up, ground taxi or… - [Incident 20230707010339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230707010339I), Jul 7, 2023: Aero Vodochody L39C (N139RM), La Grande, OR, Minor damage. Aircraft was departing La Grande, OR. Airport. During landing rollout pilot experienced a primary and secondary hydraulic failure. Pilot returned to airport.… - [Incident 20230101003089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230101003089I), Jan 1, 2023: Aero Vodochody L39C (N724LT), Leesburg, VA, No damage. Pilot statement: after touching down on runway 35, I experienced no braking authority on main brakes. I pushed The control stick full forward, to ensure the… - [Incident 20211025018149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211025018149I), Oct 25, 2021: Aero Vodochody L39C (N139FS), Miami, FL, No damage. The aircraft was attempting to land on runway 27L. After touching down, the pilot reported he had no breaks and rolled off the end of the runway. The aircraft… - [Incident 20201018014759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201018014759I), Oct 18, 2020: Aero Vodochody L39C (N699BA), Montgomery, NY, Minor damage. On October 18, 2020 at 1850Z aircraft N699BA landed gear up on runway 22 at kmgj airport. The aircraft was operated by [privacy data omitted] (PIC) and… - [Incident 20191024020389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191024020389I), Oct 24, 2019: Aero Vodochody L39C (N711LC), Pompano Beach, FL, No damage. Airplane landed runway 6 at pmp. During rollout, airplane started veering to the left. Controller alerted airman of smoke emitting from left main gear. Airman… - [Incident 20190702009019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190702009019I), Jul 2, 2019: Aero Vodochody L39C (N439AT), Lakeland, FL, Minor damage. Returning from an aerobatic sortie while descending to land the aircraft suffered a cabin decompensation and then the rear cockpit canopy failed. Pilot made a… - [Incident 20190430003649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190430003649I), Apr 30, 2019: Aero Vodochody L39C (N136EM), St. George, UT, Minor damage. During pilot proficiency training mission, both instructor and trainee failed to deploy the landing gear and landed gear up. - [Incident 20181020020449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181020020449I), Oct 20, 2018: Aero Vodochody L39C (N29VP), Stratford, CT, Minor damage. After getting airborne the tower informed the pilot that he had lost his right main wheel. The pilot declared an emergency and informed the tower of his… - [Incident 20180914019081I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180914019081I), Sep 14, 2018: Aero Vodochody L39C (N139UK), Reno, NV, Minor 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… - [Accident 20171008011519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171008011519A), Oct 8, 2017: Aero Vodochody L39C (N580LL), Vernon, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On October 8, 2017, N580LL, an Aero Vodochody L39C, crashed in a field and consumed by post impact fire, approximately a 1/2 mile south of Wilbarger County… - [Incident 20160510005429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160510005429I), May 10, 2016: Aero Vodochody L39C (N439AT), Tampa, FL, Minor damage. On may 10, 2016, at 18:05 EDT time, an Aero Vodochody L39C, N439AT, s/n 530531, landed on runway 22 at Peter O Knight Airport (ktpf) in Tampa, the right main… - [Incident 20160321003829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160321003829I), Mar 21, 2016: Aero Vodochody L39C (N139LS), Leesburg, FL, Minor damage. The pilot stated during his final stage of landing flare on runway 31, at Leesburg airport, he realized the landing gear was not extended and decided to… - [Incident 20160316002709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160316002709I), Mar 16, 2016: Aero Vodochody L39C (N57XX), Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft was inbound nw, 11 NM, from fxe when the pilot reported to ATC an engine malfuction, declared emergency and that he was "going down". Pilot reported a… - [Incident 20160120024049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160120024049I), Jan 20, 2016: Aero Vodochody L39C (N439DH), Byron, CA, Minor damage. Pilot had completed post maintenance flight checks and was returning to Byron Airport. While in the pattern for landing on runway 30, pilot extended landing… - [Accident 20130613012852A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130613012852A), Jun 13, 2013: Aero Vodochody L39C (N2399V), Reno, NV, Minor damage. 6-13-2013 Approximately 1705 PDT; during the afternoon pylon racing school practice sortie, race 99 N2399V (rookie) and race 777 N8124N (experienced) racer… - [Accident 20130613012242A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130613012242A), Jun 13, 2013: Aero Vodochody L39C (N8124N), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. 6-13-2013 Approximately 1705 PDT; during the afternoon pylon racing school practice sortie, race 99 N2399V (rookie) and race 777 N8124N (experienced) racer… - [Accident 20120901021209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120901021209A), Sep 1, 2012: Aero Vodochody L39C (N139GS), Davenport, IA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. This accident occurred during an airshow at the Davenport, Iowa airport (dvn). The incident occurred during a crossover maneuver where the accident aircraft… - [Incident 20120323008349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120323008349I), Mar 23, 2012: Aero Vodochody L39C (N138EM), Punta Gorda, FL, Minor damage. After the black diamond jet team performance, [privacy data omitted] landed with the gear in the retracted postion. - [Accident 20120120001119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120120001119A), Jan 20, 2012: Aero Vodochody L39C (N16RZ), Rainbow City, AL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The pilot received his IFR clearance from birmingham approach and was released for departure. This was a night IMC departure. The weather was 300 overcast and… - [Incident 20111102027209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111102027209I), Nov 2, 2011: Aero Vodochody L39C (N139PM), Rockford, IL, Minor damage. N139PM hit two pigeons on take off during an instructional flight. The pilot landed the aircraft without incident. The aircraft sustained minor dents on… - [Accident 20110709016169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110709016169A), Jul 9, 2011: Aero Vodochody L39C (N111XN), West Milford, NJ, Substantial damage. The aircraft landed on runway 22, a 3471 foot long runway. The wind at the time of the crash was 340 at 5 knots. According to aircraft specifications, the… - [Incident 20090403005159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090403005159I), Apr 3, 2009: Aerovd L39C (N2399V), Houma, LA, No damage. (-23) During flight, airman master caution light began blinking for a hydraulic system failure, and then stayed on steadily with the gauge indicating 0 PSI.… - [Accident 20070913021399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070913021399A), Sep 13, 2007: Aerovd L39C (N139DK), Reno, NV, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) During an air race, the accident aircraft attempted to pass another aircraft by descending behind, and inside, and appeared to enter wake turbulence… - [Incident 20070808017909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070808017909I), Aug 8, 2007: Aerovd L39C (N333MF), Mojave, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft was performing a local flight from Mojave Airport (mhv), Mojave, CA. After approx 30 minutes of flight, the pilot noticed throttle becoming… - [Accident 20070316004579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070316004579A), Mar 16, 2007: Aerovd L39C (N63925), Titusville, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On Friday, March 16, 2007 at approximately 1443 EDT, N63925, a single-engine aero vodochody L-39C tactical jet trainer built in the czech republic,… - [Incident 20060325004209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060325004209I), Mar 25, 2006: Aerovd L39C (N748BA), San Antonio, TX. (-23) On March 25, 2006, at 1422 CDT, pilot in command reported to houston ARTCC of losing the aircraft's rear canopy over an open field south of San Antonio,… - [Incident 20060318005679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060318005679I), Mar 18, 2006: Aerovd L39C (N142XX), Lexington, NC. (-23) [privacy data omitted] who was PIC of the L-39 made an approach to Lexington airport when the aircraft hit hard on the runway. The aircraft then became… - [Incident 20050922025499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050922025499I), Sep 22, 2005: Aerovd L39C (N614RM), Suffolk, VA, Minor damage. (-23) Upon landing, the brakes failed. The aircraft departed the end of the runway, went through the grass over-run, through an airport perimeter fence, across… - [Accident 20050307004989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050307004989A), Mar 7, 2005: Aerovd L39C (N8098T), Shreveport, LA, Substantial damage. (-23) N8098T landed on runway 14 at Shreveport Downtown Airport, LA and was unable to stop on the runway and exited off the departure end coming to rest some… - [Accident 20041019027699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041019027699A), Oct 19, 2004: Aerovd L39C (N39TJ), Hayk, WA, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. (-23) The aircraft was IFR enroute seattle Boeing field, WA to lewiston, id at the SEA072041, pilot reported control problems then stated "emergency,… - [Incident 20040724020129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040724020129I), Jul 24, 2004: Aerovd L39C (N139GS), Rockford, IL, Minor damage. (-23) PIC, Mr. Glenn a. smith, was distracted during the approach to landing and failed to extend the landing gear while landing at rfd. - [Incident 20040128004959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040128004959I), Jan 28, 2004: Aerovd L39C (N2399V), Atlanta, GA. (-23) Mr. Shawn raker the pilot of N2399V stated that the brakes on his aircraft gave out after he landed on runway 2R at Peachtree-Dekalb airport. He departed… - [Accident 20030630016009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030630016009A), Jun 30, 2003: Aerovd L39C (N8125R), Gadsden, AL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) During takeoff roll on runway 06 from the Gadsden Municipal Airport (gad), Gadsden, Alabama. The left nose avionics/baggage door came open at the… - [Incident 20021226033809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021226033809I), Dec 26, 2002: Aerovd L39 (N139CK), El Cajon, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Aero vodochody L-39, landed Gillespie airport, El Cajon, CA, RWY27R and exited onto twy C2. While taxing on twy c the pilot lost control of the aircraft… - [Accident 20011030036829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011030036829A), Oct 30, 2001: Aerovd L39C (N90688), Wilmington, DE, No damage. (-23) The following is a brief description of the events of this accident: from eastern region operations center cruz/roo as reported by ilgt/olsen "at 1635E,… - [Accident 20010210004629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010210004629A), Feb 10, 2001: Aerovd L39C (N901NL), Pecan Island, LA, No damage, 2 fatal. (-23) The jet aircraft's right wing tip contacted the ground during a roll from an inverted low level high speed pass. - [Accident 19980703016289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980703016289A), Jul 3, 1998: Aerovd L39C (N7868M), Traverse, MI, Damage unknown, 2 fatal. (.4)The airplane took off at 1831 EDT. At 1844 EDT, the tower controller asked the pilot of the airplane for a position report. The pilot replied that he was… - [Incident 19960317004329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960317004329I), Mar 17, 1996: Aerovd L39C (N4679B), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. Narrative: aircraft based at yipsilanti, MI. Aircraft was in the pattern doing touch and goes. Aircraft landed gear up. No mechanical problem was indicated.… ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2025FA0000832](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000832), Jul 21, 2025: ENGINE. FAILED. ENGINE FAILURE IN CLIMB - [SDR AUS20020929](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020929), Aug 10, 2002: ENGINE. FAILED. (AUS) APU SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE DURING ENGINE START. SUSPECTCAUSED BY FATIGUE FAILURE OF IMPELLER OR FAILURE OF TURBINE BEARING. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Aero Vodochody L-39C](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-vodochody-l-39c): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 05640J7 --- 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.