Has N140EM been in an accident?

Yes. N140EM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N140EM?

N140EM is a 1970 Douglas TA-4K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 157914.

N140EM — 1970 Douglas TA-4K

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N140EM appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 157914
Manufacturer: Douglas
Model: TA-4K
Year: 1970
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: P & W J52 P08
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR16FA166Aug 18, 2016Las Vegas, NVMinor
Foreign object debris in the engine's main fuel control unit, which restricted fuel flow and subsequently resulted in the loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the installation or addition of an extra seal during the main fuel control unit rebuild.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1970 Douglas TA-4K).

Mar 4, 2021deregistered — Draken International Llc

Frequently asked

Has N140EM been in an accident?: Yes. N140EM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N140EM?: N140EM is a 1970 Douglas TA-4K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 157914.

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