# Douglas A-4K

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3021027
- Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS
- Model: A-4K
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-jet
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 6
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-a-4k

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (6)

- [N142EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142EM): [Draken International LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAKEN%20INTERNATIONAL%20LLC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1970, S/N 154904
- [N144EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144EM): [Draken International LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAKEN%20INTERNATIONAL%20LLC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1970, S/N 154908
- [N145EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N145EM): [Draken International LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAKEN%20INTERNATIONAL%20LLC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1970, S/N 155052
- [N146EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N146EM): [Draken International LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAKEN%20INTERNATIONAL%20LLC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1970, S/N 155063
- [N147EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147EM): [Draken International LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAKEN%20INTERNATIONAL%20LLC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1970, S/N 155069
- [N149EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149EM): [Draken International LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAKEN%20INTERNATIONAL%20LLC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1970, S/N 14085

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA23LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA298), Jul 12, 2023: Douglas A-4K (N143EM), MCAS Cherry Point, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to identify and appropriately respond to an anomalous nose-down trim condition during the takeoff roll, which resulted in his decision to eject and the airplane’s subsequent…

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20260911012369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260911012369I), Sep 11, 2026: Douglas A-4K (N149EM), Kinston, NC, Minor damage. On 09/11/2026 at approximately 1425Z [privacy data omitted], a Douglas A-4 skyhawk callsign jedi 1, landed gear-up at kiso rwy 23. The aircraft was landing…
- [Accident 20230712015389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230712015389A), Jul 12, 2023: Douglas A-4K (N143EM), Cherry Point, NC, Destroyed. The flight on 07/12/2023 was being conducted under public use for a [privacy data omitted]. After completing pre-takeoff procedures and confirming proper…
- [Incident 20190606023959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190606023959I), Jun 6, 2019: Mcdonnell Douglas A-4K (N147EM), North Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. On June 6, 2019, at approximately 1443 PST (pacific standard time), las Vegas metro police department (lvmpd) received a call from a citizen in the area of…

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