Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 4490106

Manufacturer (registry)
ICA BRASOV
Model
IS-29D2
Registry code
4490106
Registered
5 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSG41EU
Holder
Aeroclubul Romaniei

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 · 8

1977Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 8 aircraft
19776
19781
19791

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 1

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('4490106'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 5

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('4490106')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 5

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA12CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportIca Brasov IS-29D2 · Benton, TNThe pilot's improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a low-altitude traffic pattern entry and subsequent collision with telephone wires.Oct 14, 2011 · N1339X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-29D2 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain a proper glide path due to an inadvertent encounter with an area of high sink rate conditions. The mountainous/hilly nature of the terrain which limited the pilot's selection of a landing site is a factor.May 22, 1999 · N8217A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-2902 · Katy, TXThe glider collided with a ditch during a forced landing after the tow rope disconnected shortly after takeoff. The plt was not able to avoid the ditch during landing due to a strong sink rate. The tow hook assembly was examined after the accident and no…Jun 30, 1983 · N4999K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-29D2 · Reno, NVAccording to the plt, he received an aerial tow to 2500 ft AGL, and after releasing, the glider encountered sinking wx conditions. He proceeded back to the arpt. After entering a downwind for landing, the glider reportedly encountered an area of extreme sink.…Jun 7, 1983 · N46045 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC80DFA20Accident · No injuriesClosedLark IS29D2 · Marbleton, NYJun 19, 1980 · N42HS · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  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
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('4490106')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 4

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('4490106')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.