# N8979E: 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 1, 2007
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8979E
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8979E

## Aircraft that carried N8979E

- [Cancelled 2007-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8979E-2007-12-01): Douglas DC-9-31, S/N 47328, built 1968. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Northwest Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHWEST%20AIRLINES%20INC), [St Paul, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/St%20Paul)

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8979E (2)

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 19900104003179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900104003179I), Jan 4, 1990: Doug DC931 (N8979E), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. Baggage handler hit NR2 engine thrust reverser with a baggage cart.
- [Incident 19870914062639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870914062639I), Sep 14, 1987: Doug DC931 (N8979E), Kansas City, MO. Warning horn on takeoff on 2 attempts. Returned to gate. Faulty takeoff warning switch in left wheel well.

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