# Sukhoi SU-26MX

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9850102
- Manufacturer (registry): SUKHOI
- Model: SU-26MX
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/sukhoi-su-26mx

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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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N25SU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25SU): [Rosendahl Gregory C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSENDAHL%20GREGORY%20C), [Boulder, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Boulder), built 1991, S/N 5204
- [N26MX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26MX): [Seaford, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Seaford), built 1990, S/N 51-02, Registration pending
- [N29JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29JP): [Eastern Stearman Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20STEARMAN%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), built 1992, S/N 53-01
- [N626MX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N626MX): [Liu Weston B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIU%20WESTON%20B), [Brookline, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Brookline), built 1990, S/N 5201
- [N7SU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7SU): [Los Pollos Hermanos LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOS%20POLLOS%20HERMANOS%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), S/N 5104

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 CEN25LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA405), Sep 30, 2025: Sukhoi SU-26MX (N25SU), Longmont, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW90FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA120), Jun 17, 1990: Sukhoi SU-26MX (N26TJ), Oklahoma City, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECOVER FROM THE AEROBATIC MANEUVER AND SUBSEQUENT STALL/SPIN, DUE TO INADEQUATE ALTITUDE. FATIGUE MAY HAVE BEEN A RELATED FACTOR.

## 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 20250930016839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250930016839A), Sep 30, 2025: Sukhoi SU-26MX (N25SU), Longmont, CO, Substantial damage. Takeoff on runway 11. Loss of control occurred early in the takeoff roll , the aircraft veered left and departed the runway. It became airborne for 4 seconds…
- [Accident 19900617057169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900617057169A), Jun 17, 1990: Sukhoi SU26M (N26TJ), Oklahoma City, OK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Failed to recover from low altitude tail slide. Factors,density altitude too low, pilot fatigue, used medication.
- [Incident 19900610020459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900610020459I), Jun 10, 1990: Sukhoi SU26M (N26TJ), Tulsa, OK, Minor damage. On a hammerhead stall aircraft vibrated severly. Landed. Actuating link to propeller blade separated from shank.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2008FA0000496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000496), Jun 18, 2008: TRIM SWITCH. INOPERATIVE. AFTER INSTALLATION OF NEW AUTOPILOT SYSTEM, AUTOPILOT COMPUTER TRIM CIRCUITRY FAILED ON INITIAL CHECK OUT, OCT 02, 2007. COMPUTER WAS RETURNED TO MFG AND REINST

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