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N165021999 Embraer EMB-135ER

Age27 yrs
Engines2 · Turbojet
StatusValid
NTSB records1

Timeline

  1. NTSB accident record NYC89LA044Different aircraft that previously used this N-number. Damage: Substantial · Highest injury: None
  2. Built (Embraer EMB-135ER)Serial number 145166
  3. Airworthiness certificate issuedClass: Standard
  4. Current registration certificate issuedOwner type: Corporation
  5. Latest FAA registry actionMost recent change recorded in the FAA registry
  6. Registration expiresValid

From FAA registry and NTSB records. Registration dates reflect paperwork, not flights.

The aircraft

Make & model
Embraer EMB-135ER
Category
Fixed-wing airplane, multi-engine
Year built
1999
Engine type
Turbojet · 2 engines
Engine model
ALLISON AE3007C SER (6,442 lb thrust)
Seats (FAA type data)
37
Max takeoff weight class
12,500 – 19,999 lb
Serial number
145166

Registration

Status
Valid
Expires
Sep 30, 2029
Certificate issued
Sep 19, 2019
Airworthiness class
Standard
Owner type
Corporation
Registered owner
CORPORATE FLIGHT MANAGEMENT INC

The registered owner is often a bank, leasing company or trust, not necessarily the airline or person who flies it.

What kind of aircraft is this?

The Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 family is a twin-engine regional jet with rear-mounted engines, introduced in the 1990s.

In plain terms, it's a turbojet multi-engine airplane with about 37 seats. Certification: Type certificated (factory design approved by the FAA).

There are 10 aircraft of this exact model variant on the US register, and about 503 Embraer aircraft with closely related model designations, out of 317,717 registered aircraft in total.

An aircraft's age on its own says little about how safe it is: airliners are maintained on strict, regulator-approved schedules, and inspections become more detailed as aircraft get older. More about the Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 →

NTSB accident & incident history for N16502

1 record found. An "incident" is a less serious event; an "accident" involves serious injury or substantial damage, as defined by the NTSB. Many records involve no injuries at all.

  • Dec 7, 1988 (19:25 UTC)Accident · Laconia, NHNTSB #NYC89LA044
    Aircraft in report: PIPER PA-34-200Damage: SubstantialHighest injury: None

    This happened before the current aircraft was built, so it involved a different aircraft that previously used this N-number.

    NTSB probable cause: AIRCRAFT STRIKING THE ROAD SIGN AFTER THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A DOUBLE POWER LOSS DUE TO MISMANAGEMENT OF THE FUEL SYSTEM BY THE PILOT.

Look up full reports by NTSB number in CAROL, the NTSB's public database.

Data: FAA Releasable Aircraft Database (file dated 2026-10-16) and NTSB aviation accident database; refreshed 2026-10-17 20:47 UTC. SafelyAboard shows public records only and does not rate or score aircraft, airlines or operators.

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