# Sukhoi SU-29 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 9850103 - Manufacturer (registry): SUKHOI - Model: SU-29 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 20 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/sukhoi-su-29 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. ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [SAIB CE-06-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-09): . Issued Nov 15, 2005 - [SAIB ACE-96-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-96-03): . Issued Jun 11, 1996 ## Registered aircraft (20) - [N129TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N129TH): [Vertical Xtreme Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERTICAL%20XTREME%20INC), [Novato, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Novato), S/N 76-01 - [N229BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N229BH): [Ramona, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ramona), built 1993, S/N 75-05, Sale reported - [N29BR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29BR): [A J Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/A%20J%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Manassas, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Manassas), S/N 72-04 - [N29KX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29KX): [World Of Aerobatics Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORLD%20OF%20AEROBATICS%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1995, S/N 7902 - [N29SE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29SE): [Kesselring Brian C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KESSELRING%20BRIAN%20C), [Fpo, AP](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AP/Fpo), S/N 7901 - [N29SU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29SU): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), S/N 72-01 - [N29VB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29VB): [Tailslide Aerobatics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAILSLIDE%20AEROBATICS%20LLC), [Salem, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Salem), built 1993, S/N 7602 - [N360JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N360JP): [Chambers Bryan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMBERS%20BRYAN), [Collierville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Collierville), S/N 74-01 - [N38BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38BD): [Wright William F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20WILLIAM%20F), [Cleveland, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Cleveland), S/N 73-03 - [N452CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N452CM): [Two Nine LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWO%20NINE%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 74-04 - [N54CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54CP): built 1993, S/N 75-02 - [N699SU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N699SU): [Hammerhead Aerobatics](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMERHEAD%20AEROBATICS), [Wilsonville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Wilsonville), built 1995, S/N 79-04 - [N69KL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69KL): [Aerobatics Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROBATICS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2000, S/N 90-04 - [N711SU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N711SU): [Cowtown Aerobatics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COWTOWN%20AEROBATICS%20LLC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1998, S/N 01 - [N888SU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N888SU): [Mm Aviation Specialty LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MM%20AVIATION%20SPECIALTY%20LLC), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1993, S/N 76-031 - [N88SU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88SU): [Aerobatics Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROBATICS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1999, S/N 90-03 - [N909TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N909TH): [Aerobatics Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROBATICS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 81-01 - [N929CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N929CB): [Onaero Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONAERO%20INC), [Santa Monica, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Monica), built 1994, S/N 76-05 - [N929SU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N929SU): [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 1994, S/N 77-01 - [N9PK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9PK): [Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20GUARANTY%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1992, S/N 73-04 ## 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 SEA07LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA081), Mar 24, 2007: Sukhoi SU-29 (N360JP), Livermore, CA, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another aircraft holding on the taxiway while taxiing from landing. The pilot's inadequate visual lookout was a factor. - [NTSB DEN05FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA002), Oct 2, 2004: Sukhoi SU-29 (N92CG), Santa Fe, NM, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the inverted spin, spiral, and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadvertent stall spin, the… - [NTSB DEN01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA026), Aug 14, 2000: Sukhoi SU-29 (N55SU), Longmont, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate structural materials (American manufactured verses original Russian materials) used during a major repair. - [NTSB MIA99LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA242), Sep 1, 1999: Sukhoi SU-29 (N52PB), Fort Lauderdale, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: an in-flight failure of the right aileron due to fatigue cracking in the attachment structure of the right inboard aerodynamic compensator, which resulted in a loss of control, a forced landing, and… - [NTSB IAD98FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA061), May 19, 1998: Sukhoi SU-29 (N292SU), Manassas, VA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during an aerobatic maneuver. - [NTSB NYC98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA010), Oct 11, 1997: Sukhoi SU-29 (N929CB), Williamstown, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed. - [NTSB FTW96FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA208), May 11, 1996: Sukhoi SU-29 (N55SU), Englewood, CO, minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the pilot of the RV-4, N44AZ, to comply with an ATC clearance by landing on the wrong runway, and the failure of the pilot of the SU-29, N55SU, to maintain an adequate visual lookout.… - [NTSB FTW96FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA151), Mar 21, 1996: Sukhoi SU-29 (N729SU), New Orleans, LA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The in-flight loss of a bolt in the elevator control system due to improper installation by unknown person(s), which resulted in a disconnection of the elevator control system that rendered the… - [NTSB DEN93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA058), May 14, 1993: Sukhoi SU-29 (N29RP), Fountain, CO, destroyed. Probable cause: FAILURE OF BOTH THE PILOT IN COMMAND AND THE SAFETY PILOT TO RELINQUISH CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE SAFETY PILOT. ## FAA accident and incident reports (10) 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 20070323005142A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070323005142A), Mar 23, 2007: Sukhoi SU29 (N360JP), Livermore, CA, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot of N4644U a Cessna 210 exited runway 25R at Livermore and requested taxi to the south hangars. The tower directed the aircraft to taxi to 25R… - [Accident 20041002022949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041002022949A), Oct 2, 2004: Sukhoi SU29 (N92CG), Santa Fe, NM, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On October 2, 2004, at 1327 MDT, a Sukhoi SU-29, N92CG, registered to the pilot, impacted the ground while performing acrobatics during an air show at… - [Incident 20040707014209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040707014209I), Jul 7, 2004: Sukhoi SU29 (N699SU), Arlington, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Canopy separated from aircraft during "knife edge" flight maneuver during low pass above runway at air show. Canopy lifted and departed to the right… - [Accident 20000815027019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000815027019A), Aug 15, 2000: Sukhoi SU29 (N55SU), Longmont, CO, No damage. (-23)"Pilot reported that shortly after touchdown, the airplane swerved to the right and exited the runway. Postaccident examination by russian aviation… - [Accident 19990901031789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990901031789A), Sep 1, 1999: Sukhoi SU29 (N52PB), Fort Lauderdale, FL, Destroyed. (.19) On September 1,1999, about 0930 eastern daylight time, a Sukhoi SU-29, N52PB, registered to aerial three inc., impacted with the ground near… - [Accident 19980519010159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980519010159A), May 19, 1998: Sukhoi SU29 (N292SU), Manassas, VA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Executed hammer head stall too low for recovery from the dive. (-23) aircraft struck terrain during attempted recovery from vertical climb maneuver while… - [Accident 19971011031269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971011031269A), Oct 11, 1997: N929CB, Cloucester Coun, NJ, Substantial damage. Acft over ran the rwy on landing and struckan embankment, Cloucester county, NJ. - [Accident 19960511046492A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960511046492A), May 11, 1996: Sukhoi SU29 (N55SU), Denver, CO, Minor damage. (.4) The pilot of the RV-4, N44AZ, had made initial contact with the control tower on the west arrival frequency, and was instructed to report entering a right… - [Accident 19960321004829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960321004829A), Mar 21, 1996: Sukhoi SU29 (N729SU), New Orleans, LA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On March 21, 1996, at approximately 1741 CST, a Sukhoi, model SU-29,aircraft, N729SU, operated by a private owner under title 14 CFR part 91, impacted… - [Accident 19930514013729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930514013729A), May 14, 1993: Sukhoi SU29 (N29RP), Fountain, CO, Destroyed. Aerobatic practice. Problems in roll recovery. Unable control dive. Bailed out. Both pilots on controls opposite. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 96ZZZX2905](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2905), Mar 21, 1996: BELLCRANK. BOLT MISSNG. ALNOT ISSUED ON A SINGLE ENGINE SUKHOI SU-29 WHEN 3 HRS OVERDUE. ALNOT REPORTED MISSING AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN OVER AN AEROBATICS PRACTICE AREA. ACFT HAD CRASHED, FA --- 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.