Aero Vodochody L-39
198 on the U.S. register across 7 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1973 to 1996; half of them date from 1982 or earlier. Delaware has the most (26). 87% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the L-39 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Business jets
- Power
- Turbofan, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Ivchenko Ai-25Tl (77), Ivchenko Al-25Series (60), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (39)
- Seats
- 1 (up to 2 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- Aero Vodochody
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 26, 1999; newest September 18, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Delaware26California23Florida17Nevada16Texas15Arizona11Montana10Wyoming8Utah6Georgia6Virginia5Wisconsin4
Who owns them registrant type
LLC106 (54%)Corporation63 (32%)Individual24 (12%)Non-citizen corporation3 (2%)Government1 (0.5%)Co-owned1 (0.5%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 27 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid197 (99%)Pending1 (0.5%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental190 (96%)None on file8 (4%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Taylor Aero LLC9Redstar Air Shows INC7Fsa Aerospace INC Trustee5Fox3 International LLC5Dt Aviation Consulting LLC5Jdi Holdings LLC4Coastal Defense INC4Airborne Tactical Advantage CO LLC4Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee3Ravn Group INC3East Boulder LLC3East 2 West Aero3
Fleet pages: Taylor Aero LLC · Redstar Air Shows INC · Fsa Aerospace INC Trustee · Fox3 International LLC · Dt Aviation Consulting LLC · Jdi Holdings LLC · Coastal Defense INC · Airborne Tactical Advantage CO LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 14 cases since 1982, 9 fatal
2026-04-10WPR26LA155 · L-39 N136EM · accident near Ennis, MT · minor injuries
2025-07-21CEN25FA269 · L-39C N339L · accident near Granite Falls, MN · 1 killed
2023-05-02WPR23LA183 · L-39ZA N343WT · accident near Barnhart, TX · no injuries
2017-10-08CEN18FA004 · L39C N580LL · accident near Vernon, TX · 1 killed
2013-06-14WPR13LA270 · L39C N8124N · accident near Reno, NV · no injuries
2013-06-14WPR13LA270 · L39C N2399V · accident near Reno, NV · no injuries
2012-09-01CEN12LA602 · L39C N139GS · accident near Davenport, IA · 1 killed
2012-05-18WPR12FA216 · L-39 N39WT · accident near Boulder City, NV · 2 killed
The 8 most recent of 14 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Aero Vodochody L-39 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
198 as of October 2, 2026, counting 7 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Aero Vodochody L-39s?
Delaware, with 26.
Who owns the Aero Vodochody L-39?
87% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 25 L-39ZA (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N39LV | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Fsa Aerospace INC Trustee Wilmington, Delaware |
None on file | 2026-07-02 | Valid |
| N39LK | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Fsa Aerospace INC Trustee Wilmington, Delaware |
None on file | 2026-06-30 | Valid |
| N39LS | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Fsa Aerospace INC Trustee Wilmington, Delaware |
None on file | 2026-06-29 | Valid |
| N39ZA | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Veruca Salt LLC Washington, Texas |
Experimental | 2026-02-16 | Valid |
| N397ZA | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Eagle Air LLC Boulder, Colorado |
Experimental | 2023-02-25 | Valid |
| N394ZA | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Kitov Resources CORP Shorewood, Wisconsin |
Experimental | 2022-03-24 | Valid |
| N7511Q | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
T 28 INC Dover, Delaware |
Experimental | 2022-01-05 | Valid |
| N339ZA | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
State University Of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa |
Experimental | 2021-09-23 | Valid |
| N395ZA | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Flight Czech LLC Maquon, Illinois |
Experimental | 2021-05-25 | Valid |
| N107ZA | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Ravn Group INC Las Vegas, Nevada |
Experimental | 2019-08-09 | Valid |
| N135EM | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Jdi Holdings LLC Belgrade, Montana |
Experimental | 2018-07-16 | Valid |
| N343WT | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Phantom Phlyers LLC Pearland, Texas |
Experimental | 2015-08-10 | Valid |
| N399ZA | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Coastal Defense INC Mill Hall, Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2015-04-10 | Valid |
| N909ZA | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Coastal Defense INC Mill Hall, Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2014-09-23 | Valid |
| N403ZA | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Pristine Warbird Holdings And Promotions INC Calabasas, California |
Experimental | 2014-03-07 | Valid |
| N402ZA | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Pristine Warbird Holdings And Promotions INC Calabasas, California |
Experimental | 2014-01-16 | Valid |
| N216AX | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Airborne Tactical Advantage CO LLC Newport News, Virginia |
Experimental | 2012-10-24 | Valid |
| N217AX | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Airborne Tactical Advantage CO LLC Newport News, Virginia |
Experimental | 2012-10-24 | Valid |
| N109ZA | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Ravn Group INC Las Vegas, Nevada |
Experimental | 2012-05-11 | Valid |
| N405ZA | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Ravn Group INC Las Vegas, Nevada |
Experimental | 2012-02-03 | Valid |
| N215AX | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Airborne Tactical Advantage CO LLC Newport News, Virginia |
Experimental | 2011-11-02 | Valid |
| N214AX | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Airborne Tactical Advantage CO LLC Newport News, Virginia |
Experimental | 2011-10-24 | Valid |
| N401ZA | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Czech Six LLC Lafayette, Louisiana |
Experimental | 2006-06-16 | Valid |
| N139ZA | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
Individual owner Washington |
None on file | 2002-06-14 | Valid |
| N390ZA | Aero Vodochody L-39ZA |
L-39Za LLC Englewood, Colorado |
Experimental | 2002-05-08 | Valid |