Northrop F-5E
25 Northrop F-5E aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1973–1978. Most are registered in NV, TX and MT.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 25
- Years built
- 1973–1978
- Seats
- 1
- Engines
- 2 · Turbo-jet
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Northrop F-5E airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Northrop F-5E airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Northrop F-5E aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Aug 24, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Reno, NVN926TA
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Northrop F-5E airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1973 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 7 | |
| 1977 | 2 | |
| 1978 | 6 | |
| Unknown | 8 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Northrop F-5E airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Northrop F-5E airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Not Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
F-5E aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N460TA | — | Reno, NV | Sep 22, 2025 |
| N467TA | 1975 | Reno, NV | Sep 22, 2025 |
| N468TA | — | Reno, NV | Jul 28, 2026 |
| N550TA | 1975 | Reno, NV | Aug 3, 2017 |
| N551PJ | — | Hillsboro, OR | Aug 9, 2023 |
| N591EM | 1977 | Belgrade, MT | Nov 12, 2025 |
| N617TA | 1975 | Reno, NV | Feb 14, 2024 |
| N618TA | — | Reno, NV | Feb 14, 2024 |
| N619TA | 1975 | Reno, NV | Feb 14, 2024 |
| N646TA | 1977 | Reno, NV | Feb 14, 2024 |
| N648TA | 1978 | Reno, NV | Feb 14, 2024 |
| N64FK | 1978 | Houston, TX | Jan 9, 2018 |
| N653TA | 1978 | Reno, NV | Aug 3, 2017 |
| N656TA | — | Reno, NV | Aug 3, 2017 |
| N65FK | 1978 | Houston, TX | Oct 7, 2019 |
| N67FK | — | Houston, TX | Sep 23, 2025 |
| N68FK | 1973 | Houston, TX | Sep 23, 2025 |
| N696TA | 1975 | Reno, NV | Feb 14, 2024 |
| N697TA | 1974 | Reno, NV | Feb 14, 2024 |
| N741TA | — | Reno, NV | Jul 28, 2026 |
| N791TA | 1978 | Reno, NV | Feb 14, 2024 |
| N796TA | 1978 | Reno, NV | Feb 14, 2024 |
| N924TA | 1975 | Reno, NV | Aug 3, 2017 |
| N926TA | 1975 | Reno, NV | Feb 14, 2024 |
| N931TA | — | Reno, NV | Aug 3, 2017 |