# N981Z: 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: September 19, 2016
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=981Z
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N981Z

## Aircraft that carried N981Z

- [Cancelled 2016-09-19](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N981Z-2016-09-19): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31, S/N 47345, built 1969. Third renewal notice. Owner: [Dodson International Parts Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DODSON%20INTERNATIONAL%20PARTS%20INC), [Rantoul, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Rantoul)

## FAA accident and incident reports on N981Z (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 19980425011859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980425011859I), Apr 25, 1998: Doug DC931 (N981Z), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. Narrative: following aborted takeoff, fire was observed coming out of #2 engine tailpipe. Evacuation was initiated by the captain. The L-1 and R-1 doors were…
- [Incident 19910618035849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910618035849I), Jun 18, 1991: Doug DC931 (N981Z), Springfield, MO. Uncontrollable cabin pressure. Diverted and landed. Temperature control valve boot assembly replaced.
- [Incident 19870202016679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870202016679I), Feb 2, 1987: Doug DC931 (N981Z), St Louis, MO. Unsatisfactory gear uplatch check on climb out, returned AD serviced the nose strut.
- [Incident 19811007072919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811007072919I), Oct 7, 1981: Doug DC9 (N981Z), Chicago, IL. Takeoff aborted due to engine smoke. Improperly secured oil filler cap.

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