# Pratt & Whitney 127 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 52132 - Manufacturer (registry): P & W - Model: 127 - Engine type: Turbo-prop - Power: 2,880 hp - Installed in: 3 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-127 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (3) - [N812FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N812FX): [Federal Express Corporation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORPORATION), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1994, S/N 404 - [N820FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N820FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1991, S/N 248 - [N821FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N821FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1991, S/N 253 ## NTSB investigations (11) 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 CEN10IA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA084), Dec 26, 2009: ATR ATR72 (N494AE), Dallas, TX, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: A fatigue failure of an elevator stop bracket, which resulted in a partial jam of the elevator control. Contributing to the failure was the improper installation of shim stacks, poor alignment of the… - [NTSB MIA07LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA086), Apr 28, 2007: Aerospatiale ATR 72-212 (N407AT), San Juan, PR, no damage. Probable cause: In-flight encounter with turbulence that resulted in injuries to a flight attendant and a passenger. - [NTSB DCA04MA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04MA045), May 9, 2004: ATR 72 (N438AT), San Juan, PR, destroyed. Probable cause: the captain's failure to execute proper techniques to recover from the bounced landings and his subsequent failure to execute a go-around. - [NTSB ATL03LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA051), Mar 1, 2003: Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 (N642AS), Atlanta, GA, no damage. Probable cause: The flight's encounter with severe turbulence that resulted in serious injury to a flight attendant. - [NTSB MIA03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA055), Feb 8, 2003: Aerospatiale ATR72-212 (N448AM), San Juan, PR, no damage. Probable cause: The aft passenger stair handrail collapsing due to undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA039), Dec 1, 1998: Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 (N414WF), Fort Lauderdale, FL, no damage. Probable cause: an abrupt maneuver in response to a traffic avoidance system alert, resulting in a flight attendant falling and breaking a leg. - [NTSB FTW97IA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA222), Jun 14, 1997: Aerospatiale ATR-72-12 (N438AT), Dallas, TX, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: the engine fire during descent resulting from a loose, leaking fuel transfer tube due to improper installation and alignment of the transfer tube's retaining clip. Contributing factors were the… - [NTSB CHI95IA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA313), Sep 6, 1995: Aerospatiale ATR-72 (N414WF), Chicago, IL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: improper installation of the #7 and #8 fuel nozzle manifold transfer tubes by company maintenance personnel, and an inadequate exhaust drain fitting gasket, which resulted in fuel leaks at the… - [NTSB CHI95IA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA215), Jul 10, 1995: ATR 72-212 (N440AM), Chicago, IL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: the flight attendant's failure to follow procedures which resulted in her inadvertently opening the main cabin door in flight. Factors associated with the incident were: the flight attendant's… - [NTSB FTW95IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA096), Jan 17, 1995: ATR 72-212 (N408AT), Dfw Airport, TX, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: THE UNCOMMANDED ACTIVATION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FOR UNDETERMINED REASON. - [NTSB DCA95MA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95MA001), Oct 31, 1994: ATR ATR-72-212 (N401AM), Roselawn, IN, destroyed, 68 fatal. Probable cause: the loss of control, attributed to a sudden and unexpected aileron hinge moment reversal that occurred after a ridge of ice accreted beyond the deice boots while the airplane was in a holding pattern… ## FAA accident and incident reports (25) 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 20230505011589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230505011589I), May 5, 2023: Aerospatiale ATR 72-212 (N820FX), Memphis, TN, No damage. A brief recap of the flight indicates a normal stabilized VFR approach to rwy 36R, backed up electronically by the crew with ILS information for rwy 36R. The… - [Incident 20090108001819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090108001819I), Jan 8, 2009: Aerosp ATR72212 (N812FX), Memphis, TN, No damage. (-23) On 01/07/09 the technician in springfield, MO (sgf). Changed a number one engine starter/generator and performed an operational test per his signoff. The… - [Accident 20070428008899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070428008899A), Apr 28, 2007: Aerosp ATR72212 (N407AT), San Juan, Puerto Rico, No damage. (-23) On April 28, 2007, at about 0800 atlantic standard time, an aerospatiale ATR-72-212 airplane, N407AT, registered to amr leasing corporation, and operated… - [Incident 20030901022069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030901022069I), Sep 1, 2003: Aerosp ATR72212 (N438AT), San Juan, Puerto Rico. (-23) On September 1, 2003, this office received notification from southern region operations center concerning American eagle flt. 5408 (438AT) an ATR-72.… - [Incident 20030810027139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030810027139I), Aug 10, 2003: Aerosp ATR72 (N429AT), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. (-23) On 08/10/03 executives airlines (d/b/a American eagle) flight 5244, departed from San Juan to st. lucia. This flight had been delayed. It was scheduled… - [Accident 20030301034319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030301034319A), Mar 1, 2003: Aerosp ATR72212 (N642AS), Crestview, FL. (-23) On March 1, 2003, at 0630 eastern standard time, an aerospatiale ATR-72-212, N642AS, registered to and operated by atlantic southeast airlines as flight… - [Incident 20010902029059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010902029059I), Sep 2, 2001: Aerosp ATR72212 (N399AT), Hewanorra, ST. (-23) ATC cleared American eagle flight 9820 to the georges charles airport at st. Lucia, via the A312, fort of france, direct to destination. Maintain 7000… - [Incident 20010617013179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010617013179I), Jun 17, 2001: Aerosp ATR72212A (N548AT), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX, Minor damage. (-23)Aircraft N548AT, an ATR-72, was being marshalled out of pad 14 on the American eagle parking ramp at the dfw international airport on June 17, 2001 by… - [Incident 20001201022039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001201022039I), Dec 1, 2000: Aerosp ATR72212 (N643AS), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. (-23) Asoa flight#4068, N643AS, was being marshalled into gate C29 at the Atlanta airport. The flight was being guided by a marshaller assisted by 2 wing… - [Incident 20000909027569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000909027569I), Sep 9, 2000: Aerosp ATR72212 (N355AT), Wichita, KS. (-23)Enroute from dfw to ict, #1 eec computer failed. Continued flt to ict; landed without incident. Executive aircraft corp. reset ground electronics system,… - [Incident 20000131000109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000131000109I), Jan 31, 2000: Aerosp ATR72212 (N642AS), Chattanooga, TN, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft marshalled to terminal and struck terminal bldg. With a wing tip. Aileron replaced. Ndt shows no structural deformation. Aircraft marshaller is… - [Incident 19990216026369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990216026369I), Feb 16, 1999: Aerosp ATR72212 (N448AM), San Juan, Puerto Rico. (-23) On February 16, 1999, flight 5427, from st. kitts to San Juan, p.r., experienced a hard landing which resulted in a balked landing. The first officer was… - [Incident 19990115123459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990115123459I), Jan 15, 1999: Aerosp ATR72212A (N545AT), Toledo, OH. On a passenger carrying revenue flight, the flight crew started the number 2 engine with the engine inlet and exhaust plugs installed. The engine itt rose to… - [Incident 19971011035349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971011035349I), Oct 11, 1997: Aerosp ATR72212 (N438AT), Traverse City, MI. Narrative: American eagle (simmons airlines-sima), flight 4253 IG3197019 an aerospatiale ATR-72, aircraft serial number 438, registration number N438AT,… - [Incident 19970801027349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970801027349I), Aug 1, 1997: Aerosp ATR72212 (N399AT), Lafayette, IN. Narrative: on aug 1, 1997 flight 4070 was enroute from ind to ord. When the crew detected a chlorine smell and smoke in the cockpit. The flight declared an… - [Incident 19970614017889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970614017889I), Jun 14, 1997: Aerosp ATR72212 (N438AT), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: PIC stated that during approach to dfw, the no. 2 engine warning light illuminated. The crew discharged 1 (one) fire bottle and the fire was… - [Incident 19970125002929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970125002929I), Jan 25, 1997: Aerosp ATR72 (N641AS), Chattanooga, TN, Minor damage. Narrative: the aircraft departed cha at approximately 1900 on January 25, 1997. On the aircraft was two flight crew, two cabin crew and three passengers.… - [Incident 19960920035269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960920035269I), Sep 20, 1996: Aerosp ATR72212 (N429AT), San Juan, Puerto Rico. Narrative: executive flight 5527 from sju to sdq, made an emergency evacuation at the end of runway 8 due to smoke in the passenger cabin. No injuries was… - [Incident 19951018045379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951018045379I), Oct 18, 1995: Aerosp ATR72212 (N410AT), Fort Wayne, IN. Narrative: on October 18, 1995 simmons flight 4003 was enroute from chicago, IL (ord) to columbus, oh (cmh). During this flight the crew noticed the left… - [Incident 19950906035259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950906035259I), Sep 6, 1995: Aerosp ATR72 (N414WF), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Climb NR1 engine fire light. Shutdown. Still on. Used bottles. Light out. Had fire no leak chk nozzle change per AD - [Incident 19950902038729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950902038729I), Sep 2, 1995: Aerosp ATR72212 (N355AT), Fort Smith, AR. Attendants reported noise and electrical burn smell in cabin. Diverted to fsm. Cabin sensor fan had faild. Secured. - [Incident 19950709017489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950709017489I), Jul 9, 1995: Aerosp ATR72212 (N440AM), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Left cabin door blew off on climbout. Indicates attendant inadvertently opened it. Lock mechanism had been reversed (-23) after takeoff, 600' AGL, left aft… - [Incident 19950416010519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950416010519I), Apr 16, 1995: Aerosp ATR72212 (N438AT), Springfield, MO. Narrative: American eagle flight 3948 departed sgf at 2010Z. The aircraft was on climb out, enroute to dfw when the crew experienced a torque flux on the… - [Accident 19941031036779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941031036779A), Oct 31, 1994: Aerosp ATR72212 (N401AM), Roselawn, IN, Destroyed, 68 fatal. Holding in icing conditions. Lost control due ice on airframe. Rolled over and crashed. Stayed too long heavy icing - [Incident 19941014039899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941014039899I), Oct 14, 1994: Aerosp ATR72 (N369AT), Shreveport, LA. Heat and smoke in cabin. Returned. Evacuated on runway. 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