# FAA incident reports: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW121 A list on [Pratt & Whitney Canada PW121](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw121.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 55 reports - [Incident 20210817008639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210817008639I.md): Dehavilland DHC-8-106 · Anchorage, AK · Aug 17, 2021 · N885EA · Minor damage > On departure with the aircraft leveling off at 6000 feet, the flight crew noticed that the copilot's windshield began to crack. The crew requested a return to the airport when they noticed the crack growing longer. The crew declared an emergency and made an… - [Incident 20150512007009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150512007009I.md): Dehavilland DHC-8-106 · Anchorage, AK · May 12, 2015 · N885EA · No damage > On 5/12/2015 at 1445 local time N885EA, a corvus airlines owned DHC-8-106 departed Anchorage, AK for kodiak, AK. On a scheduled FAR 121 filight. Wx was clear, dry and sunny. During climb out, at 2000 feet the crew smelled smoke and the PIC saw smoke. They… - [Incident 20121115025319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121115025319I.md): Aerospatiale/Aeritalia ATR 42-320 · Misoula, MT · Nov 15, 2012 · N900FX · Minor damage > Enroute mso to gtf at 13,500 feet:flight 7820:pilot encountered a slight yaw to the left and a momentary torque decrease of 5% on the #1 engine. Pilot then smelled smoke. All engines readings were normal except the itt on the #1 engine which had incresed to… - [Incident 20120905023859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120905023859I.md): Boeing / Dehavilland DHC-8-103 · Anchorage, AK · Sep 5, 2012 · N886EA · Minor damage > Era 874, dash 8, departed ted stevens international airport, Anchorage, AK on a scheduled flight to homer, AK with 12 passengers and three crewmembers. The flight was the second mission on that day for the flight crew. Initial clearance altitude was 10,000'… - [Incident 20110322005699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110322005699I.md): Aerospatiale/Aeritalia ATR 42-320 · Rapid City, SD · Mar 22, 2011 · N901FX · No damage > Supplement: flt 8584 from fso to rap: during flap retraction, flaps stuck at 12 degreesand later retracted uncommanded. Crew elected to land in bff due to weather; completedthe flaps jam check list and a "no flap" landing. An emergency was declared. Aircraft… - [Accident 20090127001639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090127001639A.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Lubbock, TX · Jan 27, 2009 · N902FX · Destroyed > (-23) On January 27, 2009, at 0437 CST, N902FX, an aerospatiale ATR42-320, operating as empire flight 8284 was destroyed when it collided with terrain short of the runway while executing an ILS approach to runway 17R at Preston Smith international airport,… - [Accident 20070131020129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070131020129A.md): Dhav DHC8103 · Maui, HI · Jan 31, 2007 · N979HA · No damage > (-23) Moku 979 was a reposition ferry flight from hnl to ogg. There was one flight attendant and two deadheading pilots in the cabin. The PIC was of the opinion that there was an airspeed indication anomaly. He requested one of the deadheading pilots to… - [Incident 20040417007889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040417007889I.md): Dhav DHC8103 · Lanai City, HI · Apr 17, 2004 · N807WP > (-23) [privacy data omitted] a passenger occupying seat 7C, was injured when severe turbulence was encountered on climb-out from lny. ^priv^ said her seat belt was fastened tightly, but that it did not restrain her during the turbulence event. During the… - [Incident 20031026032209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031026032209I.md): Dhav DHC8102 · Ithaca, NY · Oct 26, 2003 · N848EX > (-23) On October 26, 2003 at 06:48EST a DHC-8-102 operated by allegheny airlines inc, (pcaa), shutdown the #1 engine while climbing out of ith due to the torque fluxing between 50% and 90%. The captain declared an emergency, returned to ith and landed on… - [Incident 20031006032189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031006032189I.md): Dhav DHC8102 · Rochester, NY · Oct 6, 2003 · N844EX > (-23) On October 6, 2003 at 10:21 EST a DHC-8-102 operated by allegheny airlines inc, (pcaa), had an "engine fire indication on #1 engine during taxi in. Discharged forward fire extinguisher." The crew then taxied to parking and the passengers were deplaned… - [Incident 20030905032629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030905032629I.md): Dhav DHC8102 · Syracuse, NY · Sep 5, 2003 · N979HA > (-23) On 09/05/2003 at approx 07:08 local time a DHC-8-200 aircraft, registration number N979HA, operated by pcaa was taxiing out of the parking area at syr. While taxiing the captain stopped the aircraft to accomplish an auto feather check. As he set the… - [Accident 20021014026679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021014026679A.md): Dhav DHC8102 · Albany, NY · Oct 14, 2002 · N847EX · Substantial damage > (-23) A DHC-8 aircraft was enroute from dca to alb. 10 miles west of alb at 0015Z descending through 4,000FT MSL a flock of 10-15 geese were encountered. The aircraft was proceeding eastbound, the geese were flying westbound, at least 2 geese impacted the… - [Incident 20020923029819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020923029819I.md): Dhav DHC8102 · Syracuse, NY · Sep 23, 2002 · N848EX > (-23) On September 23, 2002, allegheny flight 3848 departed Syracuse-Hancock international airport (syr) when the crew reported #1 engine oil pressure indication went to zero. The engine was shutdown as a precaution and an emergency was declared. The aircraft… - [Incident 20020529018109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020529018109I.md): Dhav DHC8102 · Middletown, PA · May 29, 2002 · N844EX > (-23) On climbout, flight 3741 at Middletown, Pennsylvania, the landing gear indicating system failed. The crew returned to the field with no further incident. No fire or injuries resulted from this incident. Investigation as to the cause revealed a faulty… - [Incident 20011013028359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011013028359I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Newark, NJ · Oct 13, 2001 · N34820 · Substantial damage > (-23) At 1900E Continental express (jetlink) flight 3354, an ATR42-320 struck 2 canadian geese about 8 miles from yardley, pa enroute from norfolk (orf), VA to ewr, NJ at 5000 feet. The arrf responded. Aircraft landed rwy 22L at 1912E time without incident.… - [Incident 20010926028299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010926028299I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Syracuse, NY · Sep 26, 2001 · N19812 > (-23) Crew reported the landing gear failed to retract after t/o. the aircraft returned to syr and landed on runway 28. No assistance was required and the aircraft taxied to the ramp without incident. Maintenance was dispatched to syr. They inspected the… - [Incident 20010704013559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010704013559I.md): Dhav DHC8102 · Rochester, NY · Jul 4, 2001 · N844EX > (-23) On July 4, 2001, at 1630 EST, a Dehavilland DHC-8-102, s/n 339, N844EX, operated by allegheny airlines inc., experienced smoke in the aircraft cockpit and cabin. The pilot declared an emergency at 7,000FT., 8 minutes from landing at the Rochester… - [Incident 20010318003879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010318003879I.md): Dhav DHC8106 · Kodiak, AK · Mar 18, 2001 · N883EA > (-23) Pilot departed adq reported a gear warning light. A/c dumped fuel and landed at adq at 1655 without incident. A/c was ferried back to anchorage with gear down. Maintenance replaced gear select panel p/n 535201-1 i/a/w the dash-8 maintenance manual… - [Incident 20010225002859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010225002859I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Newark, NJ · Feb 25, 2001 · N14821 > (-23) After takeoff flight control columns began to make squeaking and grinding sounds. Sounded like possible cables. Main. Lubricated cables and provided clearance from a floor panel. - [Incident 20001211038369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001211038369I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Rochester, NY · Dec 11, 2000 · N14819 > (-23) On Monday December 12, 2000 a Continental express atr 42, N14819, flight 3117, reported an electrical problem after take off. The aircraft returned and landed on runway 4 in Rochester with no further difficulties. Contract maintenance (piedmont… - [Incident 20000923038399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000923038399I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Rochester, NY · Sep 23, 2000 · N15818 > (-23) On Saturday, September 23, 2000 at 1419 local time, an ATR-42 aircraft, operated by Continental express, inc (C2XA) under 14 CFR part 121, as flight number 3875, departed the Rochester international airport (roc). The aircraft returned to Rochester… - [Incident 20000902023629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000902023629I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Syracuse, NY · Sep 2, 2000 · N34817 > (-23)On Saturday, September 2, 2000, at 1402 local, a Continental express atr 42, N34817, flight 3653, returned to land at syr due to smoke in the cockpit. The aircraft was ferried to a maintenance base in burlington, VT for troubleshooting. Maintenance… - [Incident 20000811027339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000811027339I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Cleveland, OH · Aug 11, 2000 · N15818 > (-23)C2XA flight safety reported that an ATR-42 was up-set by B-757 wake turbulence. The incident occurred during arrival in kcle area at 7000 ft. and approximately 5NM in-trail of the B-757. C2XA reports there were no injuries or damage to aircraft. C2XA… - [Incident 20000718026019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000718026019I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Buffalo, NY · Jul 18, 2000 · N14832 > (-23) On July 18, 2000 at 1015 local Continental express (C2XA), jet link 3215, departed Buffalo, NY (buf) enroute to newark, NJ (ewr). The crew noted smoke in cockpit, returned buf without further incident. No injuries were reported. Maintenance found an… - [Incident 20000608032099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000608032099I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Rochester, NY · Jun 8, 2000 · N14821 > (-23)On Thursday, June 8, 2000, at 1755 local, a Continental express ATR-42-320, N14821, flight 3621, flight 3631, returned to Rochester international airport, Rochester, NY with the number oe engine shut down for a torque fluctuation. Maintenance deferred… - [Incident 20000310004119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000310004119I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Erie, PA · Mar 10, 2000 · N16824 > During a flight from rochester, NY, to cleveland, OH, the left engine oil pressure indicator started to fluctuate. The pilot performed a precautionary engine shutdown. The pilot requested a diversion to Erie int'l airport. The aircraft landed and taxied to… - [Incident 19991223036489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991223036489I.md): Dhav DHC8103 · Kaunakakai, HI · Dec 23, 1999 · N803WP > (-23) MKU1429 @ 8,000', MKU1570 @ 7,000', N47D @ 6,500'. The TCAS on mku 1570 gave a resolution advisory to climb, loosing required separation by ATC. The TCAS system resolved to place MKU1570 vertically halfway between N47D and mku 1429 (total vertical… - [Incident 19980429014729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980429014729I.md): Dhav DHC8* · Honolulu, HI · Apr 29, 1998 · N803WP > Narative missing. - [Incident 19980403017379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980403017379I.md): Dhav DHC8102 · Philadelphia, PA · Apr 3, 1998 · N979HA · Minor damage > Electrical odor detected. Returned to phl. Found metal flashlight shorting out window heat relay to floor board. - [Incident 19970815027959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970815027959I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Newark, NJ · Aug 15, 1997 · N14834 > Flew thru aircraft wake. Pitch disconnected. Flew to airport manually. Prior problems with pitch disconnect type. - [Incident 19970517042369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970517042369I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Baton Rouge, LA · May 17, 1997 · N21837 > Narrative: flight 3873, ATR-42, N21837, started taxiing for departure from the Baton Rouge airport with the main cabin door open. Ground personnel did not notice it was open when he marshaled them out. The cabin door light was mel'd, which required… - [Incident 19970223004519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970223004519I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Binghamton, NY · Feb 23, 1997 · N14815 > Lost oil pressure NR2 engine. Diverted to bgm. Engine oil breather tube carbon seal defective. Removed. Replaced. - [Accident 19970107045859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970107045859A.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Houston, TX · Jan 7, 1997 · N14829 · Substantial damage > (.4)The airplane taxied off the hard surface into the soft grass, coming to rest about 50 feet beyond the edge of the hard surface taxiway. The captain stated that after turning south on nk, he taxied the airplane towards the iab terminal, and saw what… - [Incident 19960922037169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960922037169I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Cleveland, OH · Sep 22, 1996 · N14829 · Minor damage > Narrative: flight bra 3283 (coex), N14829, lightning strike 40 mi. Sw cle returned to cle. Aircraft ferried to burlington, VT for inspection & maintenance. Replaced #1 & #2 propellers, and r/h AOA probe. Repaired numerous lightning burn marks on length of… - [Incident 19960907030159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960907030159I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Rochester, NY · Sep 7, 1996 · N34820 > Narrative: on September 7, 1996 at 1118 EDT, an aerospace ATR-42, N34820, flight 3623, operated by Continental express, inc. during level flight experienced a left engine oil pressure low light illumination. Left engine was shut-down in flight and aircraft… - [Incident 19960206004039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960206004039I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Corpus Christi, TX · Feb 6, 1996 · N17831 > Narrative: flight 2590, an ATR42-320 departed brownsville for houston intercontinental at 1200 central time with 35 passengers and a crew of 3. Approximately 30 n.m. northeast of Corpus Christi, TX the left engine fire warning light illuminated. The crew shut… - [Incident 19951004043799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951004043799I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Newark, NJ · Oct 4, 1995 · N34820 > Narrative: after completing before start check list, switched prop brake to off, got unlock light, prop started spinning. After approx. 10 sec. We smelled smoke, saw smoke and fumes from #2 engine. Did eng/fail/fire emergency immediate action items, shut down… - [Incident 19941108046389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941108046389I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Lafayette, LA · Nov 8, 1994 · N14832 · Minor damage > Struck dip in runway on takeoff. PIC reported sharp jolt. On landing found right nose wheel rim fractured. - [Incident 19940901035459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940901035459I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Baton Rouge, LA · Sep 1, 1994 · N14815 · Minor damage > During marshall to gate left wing struck gate 2 jetway. Maintenance on jetway caused abnormal position. - [Incident 19940602045409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940602045409I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Little Rock, AR · Jun 2, 1994 · N14813 > Oil pressure problem indication. Shut down NR2 engine. Landed destination. Starter generator garloc seal defective. - [Incident 19940128011289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940128011289I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Newark, NJ · Jan 28, 1994 · N15818 > Narrative: investigation revealed that after leveling at 16,000 feet, the aircraft began to accumulate ice. Airspeed decreased from 200 KIAS to 142 KIAS. Angle of attack reached 12.5 degrees. Autopilot disconnected. Temporary loss of control occurred… - [Incident 19930923041449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930923041449I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Beaumont Port A, TX · Sep 23, 1993 · N17831 · Minor damage > Aircraft rolled forward striking a truck with prop blade. Parking brake in emergency position instead of park. - [Incident 19930617023419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930617023419I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Allentown, PA · Jun 17, 1993 · N34817 > Cabin filled with smoke, diverted to airport. Metal in oil filter indicates internal engine failure. - [Incident 19930320010159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930320010159I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Cleveland, OH · Mar 20, 1993 · N14833 > NR2 engine failed after takeoff. Returned. Landed safely. Replaced engine. - [Incident 19920927045529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920927045529I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Houston, TX · Sep 27, 1992 · N34820 > Left engine oil pressure light on. Landed safely. Passengers evacuated on runway. Metal particles found in oil tank - [Incident 19920608032039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920608032039I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Newark, NJ · Jun 8, 1992 · N14834 > Encountered turbulence while maneuvering around cummulus clouds. Flight attendant slightly injured. - [Incident 19920608026979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920608026979I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Durango, CO · Jun 8, 1992 · N19812 > Unsafe gear indication on approach. Landed safely. Bolt in down lock pivot point brace overtorqued. - [Incident 19920606031679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920606031679I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Beaumont, TX · Jun 6, 1992 · N14821 > Aircraft encountered strong negative g's for two seconds. Flight attendant hit top of cabin. - [Incident 19920213007549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920213007549I.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Albany, NY · Feb 13, 1992 · N15818 · Minor damage > Fire visible out of right engine. Fire bell sounded. Returned. Landed safely. Replaced NR2 engine. - [Accident 19911012045899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911012045899A.md): Aerosp ATR42320 · Bridgeport, CT · Oct 12, 1991 · N25811 · Minor damage · 1 fatal > Ramp agent was struck by right engine propeller while assisting loading baggage. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw121/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('52124') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw121/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.