Embraer ERJ 145 (EMB-145LR) · N678AE · Envoy Air

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Embraer ERJ 145 (EMB-145LR)

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RegistrationUSN678AE
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OperatorEnvoy Air
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2incidents
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Embraer ERJ 145 (EMB-145LR) built in 2004 in São José dos Campos. Operates for Envoy Air. Previously flew for American Airlines.

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Aging · 22 years · ≈ 44,000 flight hours (approx.)
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Technical data

ManufacturerEmbraer
Engines2× ROLLS-ROYC AE3007 SER
PropulsionJet
Built inSão José dos Campos, Brasil
OwnerAmerican Airlines Inc
MSN14500813
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of FAA (United States) · Oct 8, 2026

The model · Embraer ERJ 135 / 145

Figures for the ERJ-145 variant, the most representative of the family

Length29.9 m98 ft
Wingspan20.0 m66 ft
Height6.8 m22 ft
Range2,871 km1,550 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed828 km/h447 ktMach 0.78
Service ceiling11,280 m37,008 ftIt flies above Everest (1.3 times its height)
Maximum take-off weight22,000 kg48,502 lb
Maximum payload9,886 kg21,795 lbIts 50 passengers with baggage would weigh about 5.0 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity50 passengers
Endurance3 h 28 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

With its 2,871 km range, from Chicago it could fly non-stop as far as:

Beyond its rangePTYTocumen3,753 km

The type first flew in 1995 (31 years ago) · About 1,230 units built · Production ended in 2020

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

Flight logbook

Year-by-year activity · source BTS (EE. UU.)

2022
Envoy Air · 1,427 flights during the year · base Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Main route of the year: Abilene (ABI) → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
2021
Envoy Air · 1,880 flights during the year · base Chicago (ORD)
Main route of the year: La Crosse (LSE) → Chicago (ORD)
2020
Envoy Air · 1,259 flights during the year · base Chicago (ORD)
Main route of the year: Appleton (ATW) → Chicago (ORD)
38 days inactive
2019
Envoy Air · 2,217 flights during the year · base Chicago (ORD)
Main route of the year: Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID) → Chicago (ORD)
2018
Envoy Air · 2,076 flights during the year · base Chicago (ORD)
Main route of the year: Chicago (ORD) → Cincinnati (CVG)
2017
ExpressJet · 426 flights during the year · base Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Main route of the year: Shreveport (SHV) → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
2016
ExpressJet · 2,349 flights during the year · base Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Main route of the year: Shreveport (SHV) → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
2015
ExpressJet · 1,508 flights during the year · base Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Main route of the year: Shreveport (SHV) → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
No reliable logbook records exist for this aircraft before 2006.

Aircraft chronology

2004
Built
Assembled by Embraer in São José dos Campos, Brazil.
Nov 23, 2010
Accident at Madison, Wisconsin
On November 23, 2010, the Embraer Emb-145Lr aircraft (registration N678AE), operated by Envoy Air, was involved in an accident at Madison, Wisconsin (United States), leaving 1 injured. Source: the NTSB (United States).
What happened
On 23 November 2010, a passenger who needed a wheelchair and was wearing an ankle brace was told to remain seated and wait for the assistance she would be given once the rest of the passengers had disembarked. Despite those instructions, the passenger tried to get off on her own and without her crutches, which had been stowed in the crew closet during the flight. While walking down the cabin aisle, she fell near the forward galley and fractured both ankles. Source: the NTSB (United States).
Nov 23, 2010
Incident at Madison
On November 23, 2010, the aircraft (registration N678AE), operated by American Eagle, was involved in an incident at Madison due to a cabin safety event while stationary. Source: the NTSB (United States).
Source: NTSB
Sep 20, 2011
Delivered to American Airlines
Delivered to American Airlines as N678AE.
Jul 9, 2019
Incident at Indianapolis
On July 9, 2019, the aircraft (registration N678AE), operated by Envoy, was involved in an incident at Indianapolis. Source: Envoy.
Source: Envoy

Operators

2011-09-20
Registration N678AE · Lessor: American

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BibTeX

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