# N8969U: 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: May 6, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8969U
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8969U

## Aircraft that carried N8969U

- [Cancelled 2013-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8969U-2013-05-06): Douglas DC-8-62, S/N 46070, built 1969. First renewal notice. Owner: [Miami Leasing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIAMI%20LEASING%20INC), [Windsor Locks, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Windsor%20Locks)

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8969U (5)

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 19890629051079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890629051079I), Jun 29, 1989: Doug DC862 (N8969U), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. Experienced loss of cabin pressurization. Emergency descent to lower altitude. Pressurization duct was ruptured.
- [Incident 19871231082069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871231082069I), Dec 31, 1987: Doug DC862 (N8969U), Pacific Ocean, HI. Passenger assaulted flight attendant en route to honolulu. Arrested by fbi on arrival. Company did not report assault
- [Incident 19790210006229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790210006229I), Feb 10, 1979: Doug DC862 (N8969U), Laramie, WY. Four people injured due to turbulence in flight.
- [Incident 19781117026499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781117026499I), Nov 17, 1978: Doug DC862 (N8969U), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Engine nacelle struck runway on landing.
- [Incident 19781020029199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781020029199I), Oct 20, 1978: Doug DC862 (N8969U), Fresno, CA, Minor damage. Nightly runway construction going on. Pilot was cleared for departure and told all obstructions moved. Hit a pole.

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