Aircraft Photo of N139GS / NX139GS | Aero L-39C Albatros | Russia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #228210
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N139GS
Alternate Registration:NX139GS
Military Code:63
Aircraft Original Type:Aero L-39 Albatros
Aircraft Generic Type:Aero L-39/59/139/159 Albatros
Aircraft Version:Aero L-39C Albatros
C/n (msn):432833
Display Paint:Russia - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman RegionalMap
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KOSH   IATA: OSH   Local: OSH   Other: -
Event:EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2009
 
Photo Date:27 September 2009
Photo by:Kas van Zonneveld
Photo ID: 228210
Photo Comment

On September 1, 2012, this aircraft flew with in formation with 2 others during an air show. After a break off, the aircraft executed a right bank as expected, but with a downward trajectory. The pilot was unable to recover and sadly lost his life in the crash.

This photo is copyright © Kas van Zonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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