# N791FT: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 2
- Last cancelled: September 23, 2025
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=791FT
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N791FT

## Aircraft that carried N791FT

- [Cancelled 2025-09-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N791FT-2025-09-23): Swift Engineering SULE, S/N SULE_001. Owner: [Swift Engineering Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWIFT%20ENGINEERING%20INC), [San Clemente, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Clemente)
- [Cancelled 2006-05-17](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N791FT-2006-05-17): Douglas DC-8-73F, S/N 46045, built 1969. Owner: [Aeroturbine Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROTURBINE%20INC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami)

## NTSB investigations on N791FT (2)

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 SEA88IA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88IA121), Jun 30, 1988: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-73F (N791FT), Seattle, WA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB NYC70IN083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70IN083), Feb 4, 1970: Douglas DC-8 (N791FT), Las Vegas, NV, incident, no damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N791FT (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.

- [Incident 19900123003969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900123003969I), Jan 23, 1990: Doug DC873F (N791FT), Dayton, OH. Stabilizer trim did not respond to control efforts. Trim system sprocket housing gear box had sheared pin.
- [Incident 19880630042539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880630042539I), Jun 30, 1988: Doug DC873F (N791FT), Seattle, WA, Minor damage. Right main landing gear brakes locked on landing. Blew all 4 tires and ground down wheel and brake assembly.
- [Incident 19850312012219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850312012219I), Mar 12, 1985: Doug DC863F (N791FT), Los Angeles, CA, Minor damage. Main system hydraulic problem en route. Blew 4 tires on landing. Engine driven hydraulic system anti skid failure.
- [Incident 19800421049619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800421049619I), Apr 21, 1980: Doug DC863F (N791FT), Houston, TX. Engine shut down and flight returned. Found compressor blade damaged.
- [Incident 19790103002059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790103002059I), Jan 3, 1979: Doug DC863F (N791FT), Detroit, MI. Nr 3 engine driven hydraulic pump malfunctioned. Pn mumber 29147 4516.
- [Incident 19780523039729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780523039729I), May 23, 1978: Doug DC863F (N791FT), Jamaica, NY, Minor damage. Wheel rim failed on landing.

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