# N979VJ: 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 16, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=979VJ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N979VJ

## Aircraft that carried N979VJ

- [Cancelled 2013-07-16](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N979VJ-2013-07-16): Douglas DC-9-31, S/N 47372, built 1969. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Miramar, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miramar)

## NTSB investigations on N979VJ (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 NYC77FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA011), Nov 12, 1976: Douglas DC-9 (N979VJ), Buffalo, NY, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N979VJ (3)

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 19900831051699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900831051699I), Aug 31, 1990: Doug DC931 (N979VJ), Newark, NJ, Minor damage. NR1 engine lost power on takeoff roll. Aborted. Engine fire. Evacuated on runway. Rear turbine failure.
- [Incident 19800328032779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800328032779I), Mar 28, 1980: Doug DC931 (N979VJ), Wilkes Barre, PA, Minor damage. Pilot overshot taxiway turnoff. In attempt to turn back, nosewheel ran off runway and into soft turf.
- [Incident 19800203021339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800203021339I), Feb 3, 1980: Doug DC9 (N979VJ), Pittsburg, PA. During climbout, crew was unable to control pressurization. Mantenance changed pressure controller.

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