# N953VJ: 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: June 14, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=953VJ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N953VJ

## Aircraft that carried N953VJ

- [Cancelled 2013-06-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N953VJ-2013-06-14): Douglas DC-9-31, S/N 47583, built 1973. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Miramar, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miramar)

## FAA accident and incident reports on N953VJ (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 19810308013789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810308013789I), Mar 8, 1981: Doug DC931 (N953VJ), Windsor Locks, CT, Minor damage. Fire warning lite after take off. Returned and found bleed air duct leaking.
- [Incident 19810305013909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810305013909I), Mar 5, 1981: Doug DC931 (N953VJ), Buffalo, NY, Minor damage. Landing gear indicating system give erroneous indication.
- [Incident 19810210009509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810210009509I), Feb 10, 1981: Doug DC931 (N953VJ), Pittsburg, PA. During takeoff left engine failed. Found left engine fuel pump failed.
- [Incident 19801126080359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801126080359I), Nov 26, 1980: Doug DC931 (N953VJ), Buffalo, NY. Male flight attendant suffered seizure shortly after takeoff. Flight returned, attendent hospitalized.
- [Incident 19790226008179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790226008179I), Feb 26, 1979: Doug DC931 (N953VJ), Pittsburg, PA. Gear door warning light came off after retraction. Recycled gear. Maintenance cleaned switch.
- [Incident 19781023028089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781023028089I), Oct 23, 1978: Doug DC9 (N953VJ), Providence, RI. Flight aborted takeoff due to engine oil filter clog light.

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