# N987VJ: 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=987VJ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N987VJ

## Aircraft that carried N987VJ

- [Cancelled 2003-07-17](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N987VJ-2003-07-17): Douglas DC-9-31, S/N 47210, built 1968. 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 N987VJ (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 19801001072119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801001072119I), Oct 1, 1980: Doug DC9 (N987VJ), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Aircraft encountered vibration in flight for a few seconds. Main gear door missing on ground inspection.
- [Incident 19790522027519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790522027519I), May 22, 1979: Doug DC9 (N987VJ), Philadelphia, PA. Flight returned due to engine failure. Replaced engine.
- [Incident 19780812037889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780812037889I), Aug 12, 1978: Doug DC931 (N987VJ), Syracuse, NY, Minor damage. Engine shut down due to fire warning. Found hole in burner case and cowling.

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