# Pratt & Whitney JT3D-3&3B - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 52039 - Manufacturer (registry): P & W - Model: JT3D-3&3B - Engine type: Turbo-fan - Power: 18,000 lb thrust - Installed in: 3 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt3d-3-3b 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) - [N155CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155CA): [Heavylift Cargo Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEAVYLIFT%20CARGO%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Kingman, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Kingman), S/N 46073 - [N707JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N707JT): [Historical Aircraft Restoration Society LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HISTORICAL%20AIRCRAFT%20RESTORATION%20SOCIETY%20LLC), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), built 1964, S/N 18740 - [N865F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N865F): [Skybus Jet Cargo Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYBUS%20JET%20CARGO%20INC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1969, S/N 46088 ## NTSB investigations (26) 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 ANC11CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA101), Sep 10, 2011: Douglas DC-8-62F (N71CX), Yakota, Japan, no damage. Probable cause: The passenger's decision to ignore the fasten seatbelt sign, resulting in serious injury to the passenger during a turbulence encounter. - [NTSB DCA06MA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06MA022), Feb 8, 2006: Douglas DC-8 (N748UP), Philadelphia, PA, destroyed. Probable cause: an in-flight cargo fire that initiated from an unknown source, which was most likely located within cargo container 12, 13, or 14. Contributing to the loss of the aircraft were the inadequate… - [NTSB SEA00IA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00IA108), Jun 17, 2000: Douglas DC-8-73 (N831AL), Seattle, WA, incident, no damage. Probable cause: Auxiliary hydraulic pump leak resulting in a failure of the hydraulic system. - [NTSB DEN00FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA078), Apr 28, 2000: Douglas DC-8-62F (N990CF), Denver, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the clamp that secured the high-pressure bleed air duct to the high-pressure relief valve. Factors were the resulting excessive pressurization of the engine nacelle, and the subsequent… - [NTSB SEA98IA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98IA141), Jul 18, 1998: McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63F (N921R), Seattle, WA, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The flight crew's failure to perform a missed approach upon failing to attain and/or maintain proper course/runway alignment and glidepath on final approach, resulting in a high-sink-rate landing and… - [NTSB FTW98IA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98IA196), Apr 30, 1998: Douglas DC-8-51 (N507DC), Brownsville, TX, incident, no damage. Probable cause: The flightcrew experienced physical impairment resulting from an accumulation in the cockpit of carbon dioxide fumes produced by dry ice, a hazardous material, carried in the main cargo compartment. - [NTSB DCA98WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA032), Mar 8, 1998: Mcdonnell Douglas DC8-73 (N812UP), Koln-Bonn, Germany, incident, no damage - [NTSB MIA97IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97IA050), Dec 31, 1996: Douglas DC8-62 (N804AX), Orlando, FL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The failure of the captain to center the rudder and close all engine throttles during an aborted takeoff resulting in an uncontrolled turn to the right due to nose wheel steering through the rudder… - [NTSB FTW93IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93IA067), Jan 15, 1993: Mcdonnell Douglas DC8-55 (N8041U), Dfw Airport, TX, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF AN ENGINE TURBINE WHEEL FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. - [NTSB MIA92IA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA166), Aug 22, 1992: Douglas DC-8-71F (N748UP), Miami, FL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT OPERATOR MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO ADEQUATELY LUBRICATE AND SEAL THE MAIN LANDING GEAR BOGIE BEAM SWIVEL JOINT AS REQUIRED BY MANUFACTURER AND OPERATOR MAINTENANCE PROGRAM… - [NTSB DCA89RA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89RA056), Jun 7, 1989: McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62 (N1809E), Paramaribo, Suriname, destroyed, 174 fatal - [NTSB MIA80RA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80RA003), Oct 14, 1979: Douglas DC-8 (N1809E), Panama Cty, St. Pierre & Miquelon, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77IA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77IA051), Jun 22, 1977: Boeing 707 (N7590A), Chicago, IL, incident, minor damage - [NTSB LAX74IL063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74IL063), Mar 20, 1974: Boeing 707 (N7571A), Phoenix, AZ, incident, no damage - [NTSB MIA74AM019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM019), Aug 20, 1973: Douglas DC-8 (N821E), Belle Glade, FL, no damage - [NTSB DEN73AD041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD041), Mar 5, 1973: Boeing 707 (N7577A), Denver, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72AM086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM086), Feb 26, 1972: Douglas DC8-51 (N821E), Alma, GA, no damage - [NTSB CHI70IC067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70IC067), Mar 28, 1970: Boeing 707 (N7591A), Chicago, IL, incident, no damage - [NTSB FTW70A0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0018), Sep 17, 1969: Douglas DC-8 (N8008D), Dallas, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA69I0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69I0007), Aug 5, 1968: Douglas DC-8 (N1804), No.Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), incident, no damage - [NTSB UNK68X0135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK68X0135), Apr 23, 1968: Douglas DC-8 (N1804), Quito, Ecuador, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC68O0105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68O0105), Mar 7, 1968: Boeing 707 (N7551A), Jamaica, NY, incident, no damage - [NTSB NYC67A0127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0127), Mar 11, 1967: Boeing 707 123B (N7553A), Newark, NJ, no damage - [NTSB LAX67I0056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67I0056), Dec 2, 1966: Boeing 720B (N57205), Los Angeles, CA, incident, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX65A0086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65A0086), May 3, 1965: Boeing B-720B (N57201), Los Angeles, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X1624](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1624), May 5, 1964: Douglas DC-8 (N804E), Kress City, TX, incident, minor damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (74, newest 50) 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 20110910026389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110910026389A), Sep 10, 2011: Douglas DC-8-62F (N71CX), No damage. While enroute cruising at flight level 270 in the vicinty of thunderstorms, the aircraft encountered turbulence. The captain had previously illuminated the… - [Incident 20110727023039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110727023039I), Jul 27, 2011: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63F (N865F), Luxembourg, Minor damage. The weight and balance form was incorrectly completed in pounds. Load sheet was in kilograms. No conversion was applied. This resulted in an inaccurate… - [Accident 20060207001809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060207001809A), Feb 7, 2006: Doug DC871F (N748UP), Philadelphia, PA, Destroyed. (-23) On February 7, 2006, at 2359 eastern standard time, a Douglas DC-8-71, N748UP, operated by united parcel service company, as flight 1307, was… - [Incident 20051130028199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051130028199I), Nov 30, 2005: Doug DC873F (N851UP), Omaha, NE. (-23) Pilot reported to ATC that the right main gear may not be locked. Acft landed without incident. Company mechanics found an open wire in the wire bundle… - [Incident 20030214006809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030214006809I), Feb 14, 2003: Doug DC863F (N921R), Smyrna, TN, Minor damage. (-23) On landing hit the #one engine on the runway and blew a tire. Landing downwind/crosswind with rain. Apparently corrected late during the landing phase,… - [Incident 20020617020929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020617020929I), Jun 17, 2002: Doug DC863F (N865F), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft 865F was taxiing for take off when the left wing tip struck the tail cone of parked aircraft N344HA. The flight crew of N865F indicated that… - [Incident 20010216005249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010216005249I), Feb 16, 2001: Doug DC873F (N796FT), Dayton, OH. (-23) Dayton ATCT reported that emery 013, a DC-8, declared an emergency with #4 engine out. The a/c landed without incident on runway 6L at 01712Z. Emergency… - [Incident 20000817028769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000817028769I), Aug 17, 2000: Doug DC863F (N906R), Omaha, NE. (-23)On post flight crew found right gear retract bolt broken at the strut connector. The aircraft was ferried for repairs. - [Incident 20000617034709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000617034709I), Jun 17, 2000: Doug DC873 (N831AL), Seattle, WA. (-23)Emery FT026 ay-sea enroute lost hydraulic quanity to standpipe. Required 10 degrees right rudder to center trim ball. Turning on rudder pump caused… - [Incident 20000427017119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000427017119I), Apr 27, 2000: Doug DC862 (N990CF), Denver, CO, Minor damage. (-23)On April 28, 2000, emery flight 025, enroute form sea to day was over eastern Montana. At approxiamtely 0330Z in cruise at FL370, the crew heard a loud… - [Incident 19991123033759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991123033759I), Nov 23, 1999: Doug DC871F (N703UP), Des Moines, IA, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft landed on runway 31R. Wind reported to crew as 3616 with no gusts. ATIS wx reported as 33013KT 7SM OVC008 A2983. Crew reported a 10 kt decrease… - [Incident 19991103038659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991103038659I), Nov 3, 1999: Doug DC862 (N802MG), Fort Wayne, IN. #3 Engine shut down due to fire warning light. Found lower fire loop connector had broken wires. - [Incident 19990428017369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990428017369I), Apr 28, 1999: Doug DC871F (N700UP), Ontario, CA. Crew reported fumes in the cockpit, while taxing to spot. Crew decided to evacuate via excape slide, five people on board, all escaped with no injuries. It was… - [Incident 19990309021449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990309021449I), Mar 9, 1999: Doug DC863F (N921R), Indianapolis, IN. After landing on runway 32 at ind, the DC-8 was taxiing on the runway to make a left turn onto taxiway a. the first officer noticed the captain had slumped… - [Incident 19990108016279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990108016279I), Jan 8, 1999: Doug DC863 (N815AX), Wilmington, OH, Minor damage. (-5)A later decision to execute a missed approach to rwy. 4L at iln resulted in the left outboard engine nacelle striking the rwy. The first officer was flying… - [Incident 19981125043549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981125043549I), Nov 25, 1998: Doug DC855 (N807CK), Seattle, WA, Minor damage. (-5)Aircraft late arriving, no estimated time of arrival communication with ground handlers, heavy rain falling, crew not sure where to park, aircraft went to… - [Incident 19980925040329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980925040329I), Sep 25, 1998: Doug DC862F (N997CF), Newark, NJ. (-5)Upon landing ewr eww 342 given clearance to intercept taxing papa and hold short of taxiway whiskey. Coa 135 was cleared for take-off 22R. Eww 342 entered… - [Incident 19980718029199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980718029199I), Jul 18, 1998: Doug DC863F (N921R), Seattle, WA, Minor damage. Approx. 0700 on Saturday July 18, 1998, emery air flight 26 was invovled in an incident on landing at Seattle-Tacoma airport on runway 34R. The #1 main land.… - [Incident 19980602019929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980602019929I), Jun 2, 1998: Doug DC8F54 (N7046H), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Aircraft struck loaded with number 4 engine while parking. Ground crew failed to signal flight crew of hazard. - [Incident 19980122045569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980122045569I), Jan 22, 1998: Doug DC861 (N861PL), Denver, CO. (-5) Aircraft landed at dia on runway 35L at 07:32, encountered ice on the runway and slid off the FAR end of the runway. No damage to aircraft and no… - [Incident 19970610022409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970610022409I), Jun 10, 1997: Doug DC8F54 (N802CK), Miami, FL. Fire warning left engine on climbout. Shutdown. Returned. Fire loop worn and loose. Replaced. Cured problem. - [Incident 19970521017469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970521017469I), May 21, 1997: Doug DC861 (N847AX), Wilmington, OH, Minor damage. Narrative: SDR will be submitted after vendor inspection and testing of generator and csd. On climb out from oak the #3 generator field relay opened and would… - [Incident 19970116012659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970116012659I), Jan 16, 1997: Doug DC862 (N803CK), Terre Haute, IN, Minor damage. Narrative: on January 16, 1997, at 0839 EST, a Douglas DC-8-62, N803CK, registered to American international airways (cksa), slid off runway 23 during… - [Incident 19961230045369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961230045369I), Dec 30, 1996: Doug DC862 (N804AX), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. Narrative: on December 30, 1996, at about 2227 EST, a Douglas DC-8-62, N804AX, operated by abx air inc. dba airborne express, as a cargo flight under 14 CFR… - [Incident 19951215046049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951215046049I), Dec 15, 1995: Boeing 747238B (N615FF), Baltimore, MD. Narrative: aircraft held at jfk due to weather. Weather at the alternate, phl, was also below minimums. After coordinating with company dispatcher, flight… - [Incident 19950913035579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950913035579I), Sep 13, 1995: Doug DC863 (N661AV), Cali, CP, Minor damage. During taxi for takeoff aircraft stopped and leaned to right. Shutdown to investigate. No more info follows. - [Incident 19950815029199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950815029199I), Aug 15, 1995: Doug DC8F54 (N8041U), Rochester, NY. On climbout catastrophic failure of NR1 engine. Returned. Found destroyed fan blades. Engine was destroyed. - [Incident 19950406008809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950406008809I), Apr 6, 1995: Doug DC862 (N803CK), San Francisco, CA. Narrative: 1.) Kalitta flight 879 when enroute at 1315Z, lost all main hydraulic pressure. Lost quantity but was still in normal range. Flight crew declared an… - [Incident 19941027045249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941027045249I), Oct 27, 1994: Doug DC863 (N865F), Los Angeles, CA. Tower observed DC8 strike its tail on runway during takeoff rotation. Alerted crew. No damage found at destination. - [Incident 19941017041379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941017041379I), Oct 17, 1994: Doug DC863F (N865F), Guadalajara, Mexico, Minor damage. Engine pod nacelle struck runway on landing. Lost visual on flare after entering fog bank. ATC weather advisory lim - [Incident 19940315000619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940315000619I), Mar 15, 1994: Doug DC8F54 (N802CK), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: aircraft was parked on the east end of the east freight ramp. The aircraft was loaded with crew on board, waiting on door safety check and push back… - [Incident 19931223049539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931223049539I), Dec 23, 1993: Doug DC8F54 (N991CF), Washington, DC. NR4 engine failed after takeoff from baltimore. Diverted to Washington. Landed safely. Machanical fuel pump had failed - [Incident 19930318008429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930318008429I), Mar 18, 1993: Doug DC871F (N703UP), Miami, FL, Minor damage. Pilot struck a lamp post while taxiing to ramp. Marshaller and wing walker directing aircraft. - [Incident 19930114001609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930114001609I), Jan 14, 1993: Doug DC8F54 (N8041U), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX. NR4 engine shut down on climb. Returned. Landed safely. Engine had a turbine failure. - [Incident 19920707026989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920707026989I), Jul 7, 1992: Doug DC8F54 (N8041U), Kansas City, MO. NR2 engine low oil pressure light on. Shut engine down. Landed safely. Found metal in NR2 engine oil screen. - [Incident 19911205059949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911205059949I), Dec 5, 1991: Doug DC863F (N921R), Syracuse, NY. Aircraft skidded on snow covered taxiway and the nose wheel went off taxiway into the grass area. - [Incident 19911018052179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911018052179I), Oct 18, 1991: Doug DC8F54 (N8041U), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. NR1 engine compressor stall after takeoff. Returned. Engine tail cone parts found on runway. - [Incident 19910910043829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910910043829I), Sep 10, 1991: Doug DC871F (N812UP), Kansas City, MO. Lost pressurization in flight. Diverted to Kansas City. Found duct blown off valve on left pack. - [Incident 19900924053739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900924053739I), Sep 24, 1990: Doug DC871F (N796FT), Jacksonville, FL. Hydraulic failure en route. Landed safely. Hydraulic pressure line fitting union nut was loose and leaking in pylon - [Incident 19891122063299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891122063299I), Nov 22, 1989: Doug DC855 (N807CK), Rochester, NY. Low hydraulic quantity. Crew used emergency procedures. Landed safely. Replaced buss priority panel. - [Incident 19890721039699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890721039699I), Jul 21, 1989: Doug DC8F54 (N802CK), Baltimore, MD, Minor damage. Aborted takeoff due to noise in cargo area. Aborted again due to landing gear smoke. Had heat build up on tires. - [Accident 19890607014469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890607014469A), Jun 7, 1989: Doug DC862 (N1809E), Paramaribo, Destroyed, 14 fatal. Crashed short of runway . Appeared airport was shrouded in thick fog. - [Incident 19881228066829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881228066829I), Dec 28, 1988: Doug DC8F54 (N991CF), Indianapolis, IN. Lost hydraulic fluid. Used emergency brake system. Lost steering. Veered off runway. Hole in flap actuator. - [Incident 19881208053159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881208053159I), Dec 8, 1988: Doug DC871F (N700UP), Ontario, CA, Minor damage. During hard landing all 4 engines contacted runway at some time. 2 had damage to accessory gear box areas. - [Incident 19880617038779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880617038779I), Jun 17, 1988: Doug DC8F54 (N8042U), Kansas City, MO. Hydraulic system pressure dropped to zero on climb. Returned. Had a double engine driven hydraulic pump failure. - [Incident 19871021074689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871021074689I), Oct 21, 1987: Doug DC8F54 (N802CK), Covington - Cin, OH, Minor damage. Marshaller signaled chocks set. Brakes set. Engine shutdown. Brakes released. Plane moved forward. Hit a k loader. - [Incident 19870508033509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870508033509I), May 8, 1987: Doug DC873F (N796FT), Tucson, AZ, Minor damage. During landing in gusting wind the nr 1 engine pod struck the runway. - [Incident 19870126003539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870126003539I), Jan 26, 1987: Doug DC871F (N748UP), Memphis, TN. On gear extension right main indicated unsafe. Safe landing. Malfunction not reported. - [Incident 19860402015999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860402015999I), Apr 2, 1986: Doug DC873F (N894UP), Phoenix, AZ. While correcting steering discrepancy mechanic mistakenly unlatched nose gear downlock bungee. Crushed as nose fell - [Incident 19860205014239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860205014239I), Feb 5, 1986: Doug DC871F (N702UP), Houston, TX. Crew misunderstood clearance altitude and ATC did not correct incorrect readback. Loss of standard separation. All 74: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt3d-3-3b/incidents.md --- 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.