# I.C.A.-Brasov IS-29D

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 4490104
- Manufacturer (registry): I.C.A.-BRASOV (ROMANIA)
- Model: IS-29D
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 81 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/i-c-a-brasov-is-29d

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)

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## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N9254Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9254Z): [Schlink Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHLINK%20RICHARD%20L), [Soulsbyville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Soulsbyville), built 1975, S/N 54
- [N99854](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99854): [Bender John L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENDER%20JOHN%20L), [N Richlnd Hls, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/N%20Richlnd%20Hls), built 1975, S/N 44

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 WPR18FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA143), May 19, 2018: I.C.A.-Brasov IS 29D (N38ES), Avenal, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper installation of the wings onto the glider, which resulted in an in-flight wing separation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's limited familiarity with the design and a…
- [NTSB LAX90LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA104), Feb 24, 1990: I.C.A. Brasov 2902.11.01.001 Lark (N123MR), Orland, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOTS LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO THE LIKELIHOOD OF EXPERIENCING AN EPILEPTIC SEIZURE. A FACTOR WHICH MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INGESTION OF AN ANTICONVULSANT DRUG…
- [NTSB SEA88LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA118), Jun 26, 1988: I.C.A. Brasov IS-29D (N91419), Athol, ID, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA83LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA109), May 26, 1983: I.C.A. Brasov IS-29D (N91419), Ephrata, WA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20180519005629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180519005629A), May 19, 2018: I.C.A.-Brasov (Romania) IS-29D (N38ES), Avenal, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Glider N38ES, piloted [privacy data omitted] (deceased), departed Avenal gliderport (CA69)on 5/19/2018. Glider crashed in rough terrain aprox 7 miles sw of…
- [Accident 19880626062119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880626062119A), Jun 26, 1988: Brasov IS29D2 (N91419), Athol, ID, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Stalled and spun in during a low approach to landing runway.
- [Accident 19830526021889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830526021889A), May 26, 1983: Brasov IS29D2 (N91419), Ephrata, WA, Substantial damage. Ran out of thermals. Dust devil lifted a wing on off airport landing in a plowed field. Glider ground looped.

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