# N988Z: 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: May 1, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=988Z
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N988Z

## Aircraft that carried N988Z

- [Cancelled 2013-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N988Z-2013-05-01): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31, S/N 47134, built 1967. Sale reported, pending cancellation. Owner: [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami)

## FAA accident and incident reports on N988Z (7)

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 19990521017189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990521017189I), May 21, 1999: Doug DC931 (N988Z), Kansas City, MO. On 5-21-99 at 1002 am., twa flight 515 was in route from stl to ict when its right oil strainer clogging annuciator light came on. The power was reduced and…
- [Incident 19920504026699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920504026699I), May 4, 1992: Doug DC931 (N988Z), Des Moines, IA. NR4 MLG tire blew on landing rollout. Tire changed.
- [Incident 19861115069679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861115069679I), Nov 15, 1986: Doug DC931 (N988Z), St Louis, MO, Minor damage. Improper main gear door indication on approach. Alternate extension used. Found faulty door position switch.
- [Incident 19840201009929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840201009929I), Feb 1, 1984: Doug DC931 (N988Z), Tampa, FL. Fire in the commode bowl. Taxiing for takeoff. Flames were from white tissue. Found smoke deposit under toilet seat
- [Incident 19820710036869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820710036869I), Jul 10, 1982: Doug DC9 (N988Z), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Pilot returned when engine fire warning came on. Fired both bottles. Damage to turbine section.
- [Incident 19800307031529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800307031529I), Mar 7, 1980: Doug DC931 (N988Z), Peoria, IL, Minor damage. Burned spots in fuselage due to lightning strike.
- [Incident 19791217046529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791217046529I), Dec 17, 1979: Doug DC931 (N988Z), Dallas, TX, Minor damage. Main landing gear would not retract, gear doors open. Found maintenance bypass handle left in down position.

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