# N975VJ: 1967 Douglas DC-9-31, registration cancelled 2013-03-21

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: March 21, 2013
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
- Airframe: [Douglas DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (registry code 3022065)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt8d-9-series) (registry code 52048)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A6WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A6WE), [TCDS E2EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E2EA) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 47146
- Year built: 1967
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-jet
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: December 21, 1967
- Last registry action: April 30, 1997
- Mode S code: AD981C
- Location: [Miramar, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miramar)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 25.9882° N, 80.2814° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33025, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N975VJ
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=975VJ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N975VJ-2013-03-21

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 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 Douglas DC-9-31: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31.md

## Service difficulty reports (2)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR EISA98250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98250), Oct 25, 1998: SLIDE. LOW. GALLEY DOOR SLIDE PRESSURE BELOW LIMITS. GENERATED FROM MAINTENANCE REPORT. REPLACED GALLEY DOOR SLIDE PER MM 25-62-0. (M)
- [SDR USAA950257](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA950257), Mar 8, 1995: SKIN. CRACKED. PIT - DURING MAINTENANCE WALK AROUND CHECK, FOUND .5 INCH CRACK IN INNER AND OUTER SKIN AT AFT CORNER OF AIR STAIR LOWER CORNER STATION 200. STOP DRILLED CRACK 

## FAA accident and incident reports (8)

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 19930226006139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930226006139I), Feb 26, 1993: Doug DC931 (N975VJ), Albany, NY. NR2 engine oil strainer clog light on. Shut engine down. Returned. Found a bad pressure switch.
- [Incident 19920115005659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920115005659I), Jan 15, 1992: Doug DC931 (N975VJ), Fort Wayne, IN. Aircraft skidded off ramp onto a grassy area while taxiing to runway.
- [Incident 19910919049469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910919049469I), Sep 19, 1991: Doug DC931 (N975VJ), Lansing, MI. Aborted takeoff roll when tower controller stated luggage falling from plane. Cargo doors locked in open position.
- [Incident 19901206060569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901206060569I), Dec 6, 1990: Doug DC931 (N975VJ), Grand Rapids, MI. Right main slid on ice while turning on taxiway. Nose gear went into dirt. Deplaned there.
- [Incident 19880704034819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880704034819I), Jul 4, 1988: Doug DC931 (N975VJ), Kansas City, MO. Fire warning on NR2 engine after takeoff. Declared emergency. Returned. Found exhaust manifold cracked.
- [Incident 19810219017439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810219017439I), Feb 19, 1981: Doug DC931 (N975VJ), Pittsburgh, PA, Minor damage. Aircraft departed on wrong runway and dragged tail section on over run. Due to the runway being too short.
- [Incident 19790908034869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790908034869I), Sep 8, 1979: Doug DC9 (N975VJ), Syracuse, NY. Mercy landing due to passengers heart attack.
- [Incident 19790107000929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790107000929I), Jan 7, 1979: Doug DC931 (N975VJ), Pittsburgh, PA. Engine shut down in flight due to turbine failure.

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