# N971VJ: 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: July 17, 2003
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=971VJ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N971VJ

## Aircraft that carried N971VJ

- [Cancelled 2003-07-17](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N971VJ-2003-07-17): Douglas DC-9-31, S/N 47051, built 1967. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [US Airways Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/US%20AIRWAYS%20INC), [Arlington, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Arlington)

## FAA accident and incident reports on N971VJ (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 19950323009139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950323009139I), Mar 23, 1995: Doug DC931 (N971VJ), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage, 3 fatal. Narrative: upon startup of #1 engine experienced an exhaust pipe fire. Pilots received radio report of fire from ground control or possibly another aircraft.…
- [Incident 19791209047839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791209047839I), Dec 9, 1979: Doug DC931 (N971VJ), West Palm Beach, FL. Right engine fire warning after takeoff. Found burn through hole from burner can to fan air duct.
- [Incident 19790719022409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790719022409I), Jul 19, 1979: Doug DC9 (N971VJ), Pittsburgh, PA. Lost oil pressure and shut down engine. Engine changed.
- [Incident 19790208005479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790208005479I), Feb 8, 1979: Doug DC9 (N971VJ), Pittsburgh, PA. Flight attendant was burned while removing coffee maker.
- [Incident 19790108001429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790108001429I), Jan 8, 1979: Doug DC9 (N971VJ), Pittsburgh, PA. Unable to pressurize aircraft when gear was retracted. Ground shift mechanism was frozen.
- [Incident 19790104002889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790104002889I), Jan 4, 1979: Doug DC931 (N971VJ), Buffalo, NY. Got unsafe light when gear was lowered due to defective bulb.

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