# N776NC: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: December 6, 2018
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=776NC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N776NC

## Aircraft that carried N776NC

- [Cancelled 2018-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N776NC-2018-12-06): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51, S/N 47786, built 1979. First renewal notice. Owner: [Delta Air Lines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELTA%20AIR%20LINES%20INC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta)

## NTSB investigations on N776NC (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 NYC03LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA199), Sep 12, 2003: McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 (N776NC), Norfolk, VA, minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the airline ground person's failure to properly control the pushback tug, and her subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance between the tug and the airplane. Factors contributing to the…

## FAA accident and incident reports on N776NC (6)

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.

- [Accident 20030912030559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030912030559A), Sep 12, 2003: Doug DC951 (N776NC), Norfolk, VA, Minor damage, 1 fatal. (-23) At approximately 1922 local northwest airlines flight number 1569, N776NC, a DC-9-51 aircraft, was struck by a tug, which fatally injured the tug…
- [Incident 19991014033849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991014033849I), Oct 14, 1999: Doug DC951 (N776NC), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. (-23) LH outboard main tire separated from aircraft after take-off. Inspection of tire indicated axle bolt had disengaged from axle threads. The landing gear…
- [Incident 19980103002669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980103002669I), Jan 3, 1998: Doug DC951 (N776NC), Detroit, MI, No damage. Narrative: prior to pushback, ground personnel noticed smoke & fire coming from the right wheel well. The crew was notified and evacuation was initiated. All 4…
- [Incident 19890915048649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890915048649I), Sep 15, 1989: Doug DC951 (N776NC), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. Struck a deer with right landing gear during landing rollout. Taxied to gate. Damaged gear and trailing edge flaps.
- [Incident 19820711037269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820711037269I), Jul 11, 1982: Doug DC951 (N776NC), Denver, CO, Minor damage. Tread of right tire separated on departure. Continued to destination. Verified as isolated tire recap failure.
- [Incident 19800512090802I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800512090802I), May 12, 1980: Doug DC951 (N776NC), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. N68050 struck vertical stabilizer of aircraft while taxiing from ramp.

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