Aero Vodochody L-39 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
There are 84 Aero Vodochody L-39 airframes on record (built 1973–1993), 63 currently registered. 7 have one or more NTSB accident records (7 records total, 3 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 22, 2026.
Recent Aero Vodochody L-39 accidents
The pilot of the race 13 airplane's failure to maintain clearance from the race 37 airplane during the closed course air race.
An uncommanded flap retraction for reasons that could not be determined, as a postaccident examination of the flap system did not reveal evidence of any preaccident anomalies.
A total loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted from a sudden over-temperature condition due to an improperly adjusted fuel control unit and the deteriorated condition of the fuel nozzles.
An in-flight emergency followed by a collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe, engine, and forward and aft canopies revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering at low altitude.