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Plane Alert DB lists Aero L-39 Albatros N178CW as distinctive

The aircraft database gives N178CW a 1984 build year. It was reported near Montgomery, Michigan, during the recorded flight.

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Map of Aero L-39 Albatros N178CW's recorded track near Montgomery, Michigan: 4 positions over 75 seconds, about 8 miles.
Saved positions of Aero L-39 Albatros N178CW near Montgomery, Michigan, drawn from a short archived excerpt. The line breaks at gaps over 45 seconds, at source changes and at rejected positions. The path measures about 8 miles (6.9 nautical miles) along the plotted segments. Archive timestamps do not establish exact message freshness. USGS topographic background shows roads, water and place names where available. It is a current reference map, not imagery from the flight date. Map data sources

Aero L-39 Albatros N178CW was recorded in flight on July 17, 2026, and was reported near Montgomery, Michigan. Its entry in Plane Alert DB carries the category "Distinctive aircraft". The list entry does not show who was aboard.

The aircraft database lists N178CW as an Aero L-39 Albatros built in 1984, putting its age at 42 years. The type also has a place in the development of later trainers: the L-39 provided the basis for the updated L59 Super Albatros.

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Recorded data for N178CW

Observation
Observed to
Event typeUnusual aircraft
Recorded sourceADS-B, ICAO address
Post date
Last revised
Aircraft
Aircraft typeLET L-39 Albatros
Type designatorL39
Tail number (registration)N178CW
ICAO addressA1372C

Measurements

Displayed measurements may be rounded.

Saved reading at .
Ground speed305.3 kn
Archived altitude; reference not retained16,800 ft
Watchlist association
SourcePlane Alert DB
CategoryDistinctive aircraft
Pinned source version6f7a19044a8dc9ed1c5687c8d26650df7296321e
AttributionAircraft association/category: Plane Alert DB / SDR-Enthusiasts and contributors.
LicencesOpen Database License 1.0; Database Contents License 1.0
ScopeSource association only; not verified current ownership, operator, historical association or presence of any person aboard.
Record details

Public event ID: 2e48e697-4cb9-4997-9915-6919d4487b35.

Record revision: 3.

Evidence version: e8533a498b3eff913505eeb4fefd48de96405ea265ce960cb83e056a7f6c68ce.

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