# N8908E: 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: August 8, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8908E
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8908E

## Aircraft that carried N8908E

- [Cancelled 2013-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8908E-2013-08-08): Douglas DC-9-14, S/N 45749, built 1966. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Mcminnville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Mcminnville)

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8908E (8)

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 20020822020969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020822020969I), Aug 22, 2002: Doug DC914 (N8908E), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. (-23) On take-off the flight crew noted an unusual buzz noise along with reports from the tower and several other aircraft of a number two engine fire. The…
- [Incident 19960329010389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960329010389I), Mar 29, 1996: Doug DC914 (N8908E), Omaha, NE. Narrative: N8908E, a DC-9-1, was being operated as northwest airlines, inc., as positioning flight 9896 en-route san antonio, TX to minneapolis, MN. The crew…
- [Incident 19920902044769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920902044769I), Sep 2, 1992: Doug DC914 (N8908E), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. Smoke and fume electrical fire in aft electrical power center generator bus bays. Removed right ac generator relay.
- [Incident 19910904043269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910904043269I), Sep 4, 1991: Doug DC914 (N8908E), Covington - Cin, OH. Left generator light on when engines throttles advanced for takeoff. Returned to gate. Found bad indicating system.
- [Incident 19891107061549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891107061549I), Nov 7, 1989: Doug DC914 (N8908E), Worcester, MA, Minor damage. Tail cone separated from aircraft on landing. No defects noted.
- [Incident 19860330018909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860330018909I), Mar 30, 1986: Doug DC914 (N8908E), Memphis, TN. Aborted takeoff after left engine overspeed on takeoff roll. Removed and replaced engine.
- [Incident 19800130020319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800130020319I), Jan 30, 1980: Doug DC914 (N8908E), LA. Left wing anti-ice system surging during climb. Returned. Faulty anti-ice augmentation valve.
- [Incident 19791209047859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791209047859I), Dec 9, 1979: Doug DC914 (N8908E), Memphis, TN, Minor damage. Tail cone fell off during takeoff roll. Checked allright. Probably due to actuation of release handle by someone.

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