# N109AA: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10, registration cancelled 1995-10-13

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: October 13, 1995
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-10) (registry code 3022110)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A22WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A22WE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 46509
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Certificate issued: March 15, 1972
- Last registry action: September 20, 1995
- Mode S code: A02624
- Owner when cancelled: [American Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRLINES%20INC)
- Location: [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 32.9032° N, 97.0531° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 75261, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109AA
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=109AA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N109AA-1995-10-13

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-10.md

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 BFO90FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA017), Jan 2, 1990: Douglas DC-10 (N109AA), Baltimore, MD, no damage. Probable cause: INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVACUATION OF THE AIRCRAFT.
- [NTSB FTW86IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86IA078), May 7, 1986: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (N109AA), Dallas/Ftw Apt, TX, incident, no damage
- [NTSB DEN81FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA065), Sep 7, 1981: Douglas DC-10 (N109AA), Salt Lake City, UT, no damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC76AN028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN028), Aug 25, 1975: Douglas DC-10 (N109AA), Jamaica, NY, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (6)

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.

- [Accident 19900102066289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900102066289A), Jan 2, 1990: Doug DC1010 (N109AA), Baltimore, MD. Smoke on flight deck. Diverted but evacuatation injuries. Air conditioning pack overheated. Oil residue burned.
- [Incident 19871230078429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871230078429I), Dec 30, 1987: Doug DC1010 (N109AA), San Antonio, TX. Engine failed on climb. N1 and N2 on engine decreased. EGT overheat light came on. Temperature went to 920 degrees.
- [Incident 19860507026059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860507026059I), May 7, 1986: Doug DC1010 (N109AA), Dallas Fort Wor, TX, Damage unknown. Engine developed a tailpipe fire during pushback. Injuries during evacuation. Short found in ignition harness.
- [Incident 19840730069569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840730069569I), Jul 30, 1984: Doug DC1010 (N109AA), Boston, MA, Substantial damage. Notified by other aircraft nr 2 engine cowling was open. Aborted takeoff. Center and forward latches not latched.
- [Incident 19820518023589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820518023589I), May 18, 1982: Doug DC1010 (N109AA), Dallas Fort Wor, TX, Minor damage. Departing gate pilot hit construction barrier while trying to provide maximum clearance for another aircraft.
- [Incident 19810907064669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810907064669I), Sep 7, 1981: Doug DC1010 (N109AA), Chicago, IL. #1 Engine lost oil pressure shutdown. Gear box defective.

## Other aircraft with N109AA

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109AA): Aviat A-1B, S/N 2427, built 2007

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