# N972VJ: 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: March 5, 2001
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=972VJ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N972VJ

## Aircraft that carried N972VJ

- [Cancelled 2001-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N972VJ-2001-03-05): Douglas DC-9-31, S/N 47052. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Avteam Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVTEAM%20INC), [Miramar, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miramar)

## NTSB investigations on N972VJ (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB NYC91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA021), Oct 29, 1990: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 (N972VJ), Columbus, OH, minor damage. Probable cause: FAILURE BY PILOTS OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT TO SEE AND ALTER TAXI PATH TO AVOID THE STANDING AIRCRAFT.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N972VJ (4)

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 19920322011199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920322011199I), Mar 22, 1992: Doug DC931 (N972VJ), Louisville, KY. NR1 engine failure inflight. Shutdown. Diverted to Louisville. Landed without incident.
- [Accident 19901029061481A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901029061481A), Oct 29, 1990: Doug DC931 (N972VJ), Columbus, OH, Minor damage. Struck tail of N6160X while taxiing for takeoff. The 310 was holding on adjoining taxiway. Narrow taxi clearance.
- [Incident 19840706038809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840706038809I), Jul 6, 1984: Doug DC9 (N972VJ), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Had a slight yaw on approach. Found a broken inboard flap linkage assembly. Cause undetermined.
- [Incident 19780729044429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780729044429I), Jul 29, 1978: Doug DC9 (N972VJ), Windsor Locks, CT, Minor damage. On landing. Left nose wheel tire struck runway light and separated tire cap.

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