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N38ES1974 I.c.a.-brasov (Romania) IS-29D

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N38ES appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number
38
Model
IS-29D
Year
1974
Category
Glider
Engine
None None
Registration
Deregistered

View the FAA registry record for N38ES

Accident & incident history

  1. WPR18FA143May 19, 2018Avenal, CAFatal · 1 fatal

    The pilot's improper installation of the wings onto the glider, which resulted in an in-flight wing separation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's limited familiarity with the design and a lack of reliable assembly guidance.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 I.c.a.-brasov (Romania) IS-29D).

  1. May 8, 2021deregisteredEason Richerd E

Frequently asked

Has N38ES been in an accident?
Yes. N38ES appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N38ES?
N38ES is a 1974 I.c.a.-brasov (Romania) IS-29D (glider), serial number 38.
Has N38ES been in a fatal accident?
An NTSB record for N38ES (WPR18FA143) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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