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N40973
AEROVODOCHODY L-29 DELFIN
Fixed wing single engine · Turbo-jet
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
PELLAND JOHN J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ANTIOCH, IL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 17, 2016
Airworthiness Date
-
Expires
Jun 30, 2029
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
AEROVODOCHODY
Model
L-29 DELFIN
Year
-
Serial Number
294677
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
-
Engine Model
-
Type
Turbo-jet
Power
-

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A4D179
Mode S Code (Octal)
51150571

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

Ownership History: 2 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
WORSHAM DUSTING SVC INC PECOS, TX May 20, 1965
- - Mar 13, 1990

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jun 18, 1989 Accident Substantial ALBANY, OH
Injuries3 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

SEIZURE OF THE #4 EXHAUST VALVE AND BENDING OF ITS RESPECTIVE PUSH ROD, WHICH RESULTED IN A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: LACK OF A SUITABLE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA, TREES, AND THE FENCE.

NTSB CHI89DEK01