Aircraft Description
N879RW is a 2008 Embraer ERJ 170-100 LR, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Delta Air Lines INC in Atlanta, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 15, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on August 13, 2020. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Ge CF34-8E5 engine producing 14510 pounds of thrust, N879RW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1951 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N879RW was last tracked by AviatorDB near Laguardia Airport (KLGA) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N879RW was last updated on March 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Embraer ERJ-170-100, a twin-engine regional jet that established Brazilian manufacturer Embraer as a major force in commercial aviation, first flew on February 19, 2002. This low-wing turbofan aircraft seats approximately 70 passengers and bridges the gap between smaller regional jets and mainline aircraft. Measuring over 95 feet in wingspan, the E170 became the foundation of Embraer's successful E-Jet family. The aircraft was manufactured by Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica at their São José dos Campos facility in Brazil. AviatorDB tracks 781 Embraer aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is E170.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N879RW. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | OPS25LA034 | Unknown | Unknown | Pending |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC