# N989VJ: 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: June 14, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=989VJ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N989VJ

## Aircraft that carried N989VJ

- [Cancelled 2013-06-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N989VJ-2013-06-14): Douglas DC-9-31, S/N 47212, built 1968. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Miramar, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miramar)

## FAA accident and incident reports on N989VJ (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 19830617030379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830617030379I), Jun 17, 1983: Doug DC931 (N989VJ), Louisville, KY, Minor damage. Ailerons jammed upon gear retraction. Gear extended. Ailerons freed. Mixer shield in right wheel well replaced.
- [Incident 19800429046729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800429046729I), Apr 29, 1980: Doug DC9 (N989VJ), Boston, MA. Vibration after takeoff, flight returned. Nose gear door open, a link had failed.
- [Incident 19790707019879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790707019879I), Jul 7, 1979: Doug DC9 (N989VJ), Pittsburgh, PA. Left engine lost oil after takeoff due to defective oil cap. Aircraft returned to airport safely.
- [Incident 19790207005489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790207005489I), Feb 7, 1979: Doug DC9 (N989VJ), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Aborted takeoff due to vibration. Found ruptured tires.

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