Aero Vodochody L-39
63 Aero Vodochody L-39 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1973–1988. Most are registered in CA, FL and MT.
- Registered today
- 63
- Years built
- 1973–1988
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Turbo-fan
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Aero Vodochody L-39 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 9
- Destroyed
- 3
- Substantial damage
- 6
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Aero Vodochody L-39 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Aero Vodochody L-39 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Apr 10, 2026Substantial damage · minor injuries · Ennis, MTN136EM
- Jul 21, 2025Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Granite Falls, MNN339L
- Sep 14, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Reno, NVN139PJ
- Sep 23, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Norfolk, VAN139AJ
- Dec 6, 2015Destroyed · fatal injuries · Apple Valley, CAN39AY
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Aero Vodochody L-39 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- engine1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1973 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 2 | |
| 1976 | 1 | |
| 1977 | 1 | |
| 1979 | 3 | |
| 1980 | 3 | |
| 1981 | 12 | |
| 1982 | 10 | |
| 1983 | 8 | |
| 1984 | 11 | |
| 1986 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 1 | |
| 1988 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Aero Vodochody L-39 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 9 NTSB events since 1982 involve Aero Vodochody L-39 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Aero Vodochody L-39 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Not Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
L-39 aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10LW | 1982 | Washington, DC | Dec 6, 2011 |
| N110FT | 1982 | Mc Leod, MT | Nov 9, 2023 |
| N11XN | 1979 | Boca Raton, FL | Feb 15, 2011 |
| N13031 | 1984 | Douglas, MA | Jun 24, 2003 |
| N136EM | 1984 | Belgrade, MT | Aug 21, 2024 |
| N139DF | 1981 | Lafayette, LA | May 6, 2014 |
| N139GX | 1975 | Jupiter, FL | Sep 25, 2020 |
| N139LW | 1982 | Boca Raton, FL | Sep 4, 2025 |
| N139PJ | — | Reno, NV | Dec 18, 2018 |
| N139RH | 1984 | Discovery Bay, CA | Jan 21, 2004 |
| N139RS | 1984 | Kalispell, MT | Nov 29, 2005 |
| N139TB | 1984 | Birmingham, MI | May 6, 2026 |
| N139TD | 1987 | Las Vegas, NV | May 22, 2025 |
| N139US | 1983 | Cave Creek, AZ | Dec 10, 2018 |
| N139VS | 1981 | Mount Airy, NC | Nov 13, 2025 |
| N178CW | 1984 | Commerce, TX | May 28, 2019 |
| N186RG | 1981 | Mojave, CA | Dec 3, 2015 |
| N20GX | 1981 | Belgrade, MT | Aug 2, 2023 |
| N223PG | 1982 | Atlanta, GA | Jan 21, 2023 |
| N239PW | 1979 | Duluth, MN | — |
| N239RH | 1983 | Discovery Bay, CA | Dec 4, 2000 |
| N23GX | 1982 | North Salt Lake, UT | Sep 21, 2022 |
| N25PX | 1982 | Henderson, NV | Jul 17, 2018 |
| N29HW | 1981 | Fargo, ND | Mar 22, 2011 |
| N301MZ | — | Wilmington, DE | Jul 8, 2023 |