# FAA incident reports: Pratt & Whitney JT8D-15 A list on [Pratt & Whitney JT8D-15](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt8d-15.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 6 · 254 reports - [Incident 20190625024339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190625024339I.md): Boeing 727-224 · Lexington, KY · Jun 25, 2019 · N725CK · Minor damage > This aircraft landed on runway 22 at Lexington airport in daylight VFR with light winds and experienced a tail strike. Captain [privacy data omitted] was flying the aircraft on landing. Both the fe and fo advised the CA to go around on short final due to a… - [Incident 20140626011349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140626011349I.md): Boeing 727-277 · Laredo, TX · Jun 26, 2014 · N251FL · Substantial damage > Third crew member on aircraft was the flight engineer, [privacy data omitted], dob is [privacy data omitted]. His hire date is [privacy data omitted], total time 11,382, time in type 3,941, hours in last year 390, hours in last 90 days 92, regulatory check… - [Incident 20111114027419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111114027419I.md): Boeing 727-225 · Kansas City, MO · Nov 14, 2011 · N801EA · Minor damage > When capital cargo flight 124, mci-stl, started take-off roll at mci, the crew heard a loud bang and aborted the takeoff. As they taxied back to the ramp, they advised ground control that they should send a truck to the runway to check for debris. Large… - [Incident 20090916018559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090916018559I.md): Boeing 7372K5 · Merced, CA · Sep 16, 2009 · N249TR · No damage > The aircraft was en-route from salem, NC to Castle Airport, Merced CA. Upon arrival at Castle Airport, the aircraft landed next to the temporary runway on an un-improved surface (dirt). During landing on the unimproved portion next to the temporary runway,… - [Incident 20090603011399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090603011399I.md): Boeing 727233 · Memphis, TN · Jun 3, 2009 · N220FE · Minor damage > (-23) On June 03, 2009, fedex express flight 1581 departed from Memphis, TN, enroute to norfolk, VA. On post flight the crew noticed the right outboard main landing gear tire missing. No abnormal indications were noticed on take off or landing. The tire… - [Incident 20080710839159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080710839159I.md): Doug DC932 · Allentown, PA · Jul 10, 2008 · N3324L · No damage > (-23) Enroute dtw to ewr flight 656, when the power was retarded to start the descent the right engine flamed out. Restart was attempted without success. The captain diverted to Allentown, PA (abe) landing on runway 24 without incident. The fight was being… - [Incident 20080327831619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080327831619I.md): Boeing 727233 · Miami, FL · Mar 27, 2008 · N495AJ · No damage > (-23) Aircraft aborted take-off at Miami International on runway 9L. Flight crew observed low N1 and high EGT on number three (3) engine. Miami tower reported smoke from engine. Flight crew had no fire indication, however, the engine was shut down as a… - [Incident 20070223004699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070223004699I.md): Boeing 727233 · Norfolk, VA · Feb 23, 2007 · N264FE · Minor damage > (-23) February 23, 2007 N264FE a B727-233 operated by federal express experienced minor damage to the number one leading edge slat. Damage is an approximate one inch wide by three inch long scrap to the number one leading edge slat. The landing occurred at… - [Incident 20061104026259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061104026259I.md): Boeing 727224 · Atlanta, GA · Nov 4, 2006 · N747DH > (-23) While at FL330, fo [privacy data omitted] became ill. Capt [privacy data omitted] declared an emergency and diverted into katl. Approach, landing and taxi were uneventful. A/c was met by CFR and EMT and took f/o [privacy data omitted] to the hospital… - [Incident 20061003021699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061003021699I.md): Boeing 7372K5 · Roanoke, VA · Oct 3, 2006 · N249TR > (-23) The aircraft diverted and landed on runway 33 due to smoke in the cockpit. The ARFF responded and observed no fire. The aircraft taxied to the ramp without further incident. The crew noted the gasper fan was inoperative and found to be the source of the… - [Incident 20051108031929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051108031929I.md): Boeing 727233 · Newburgh, NY · Nov 8, 2005 · N264FE > (-23) On nov. 8, 2005 at approximately 0910 hrs local time fedex flight 3644 was en route from bos to ind at flight level 320 and diverted to swf after they smelled fumes in the cockpit. The aircraft landed on runway 27. The aircraft stopped on the runway and… - [Incident 20051108027889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051108027889I.md): Boeing 737298C · Nome, AK · Nov 8, 2005 · N745AS > (-23) [privacy data omitted] on climb out the number two engine fire warning light came on. The pilot pulled the throttles back on the number two engine and the fire indication light became intermittent. The pilot landed the aircraft without incident and shut… - [Accident 20051022028229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051022028229A.md): Boeing 727225 · San Antonio, TX · Oct 22, 2005 · N679MG > (-23) The pilot in command of champion flight 2701 called ground control for taxi from piedmont north FBO. The tower tape indicates he was given taxi instructions to runway 12R, with no taxiway specified. As the plane departed the ramp, the PIC elected to use… - [Accident 20050117001589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050117001589A.md): Boeing 737247 · Covington/Cinci, KY · Jan 17, 2005 · N373DL · Substantial damage > (-23) At approximately 1240EST on 01/17/2005 delta airlines aircraft N373DL, a Boeing 737-247 series boarding passengers for flt 583 sustained substantial damage from a provisionary truck operated by gate gourmet employee [privacy data omitted] the gate… - [Incident 20041029028789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041029028789I.md): Boeing 727225 · Raleigh-Durham, NC · Oct 29, 2004 · N679MG · Minor damage > (-23) On 10/29/04 at approx 2221 local N679MG, a Boeing 727-225 aircraft was departing Raleigh-Durham airport (rdu) and was enroute to parkersburg, WV (pkb) when a fire ignited in seat 14A of the passenger cabin. The source of the fire was determined to be… - [Incident 20040927023879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040927023879I.md): Boeing 727225 · Boston, MA · Sep 27, 2004 · N748DH · Substantial damage > (-23) A dhl delivery van drove around the right wing tip of the dhl 727-200 towards the aft cargo door. The aircraft was mostly loaded with the flight crew on board. The van first drove into the loading area behind the wing nose first, then continued in a… - [Incident 20040618009739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040618009739I.md): Boeing 737277 · Oakland, CA · Jun 18, 2004 · N187AW > (-23) On June 18, 2004, america west flight 176 aborted takeoff and returned to Oakland international airport, the crew reported the number one engine vibrated on take off roll, they also reported to ATC a fire warning indication, with no visible fire to… - [Incident 20040426020569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040426020569I.md): Boeing 737232 · Richmond, VA · Apr 26, 2004 · N304DL > (-23) [privacy data omitted] at 1143 local time flight 0193 departed Richmond international airport, Virginia. On rotation, the autopilot disconnect horn sounded (w/autopilot disengaged) throughout climb out. Flight director flags came in and out of view with… - [Incident 20040426006049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040426006049I.md): Boeing 7272J0 · San Francisco, CA · Apr 26, 2004 · N281KH > (-23) Crew declared an emergency due to statement entered into logpage 4169-37, with airspeed changes, aircraft yaw changes noticeably. After rudder is retrimmed aircraft dutch rolls a few times in a jerking manner. With increasing speeds, more right trim is… - [Incident 20040117010689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040117010689I.md): Boeing 7272J0 · Kinston, NC · Jan 17, 2004 · N364PA > (-23) On January 17, 2004 on a routine flight from bos to cancun mex at 31000, flight 8510 with 149 passengers and 8 crew members had a forward cargo compartment fire warning light come on. The flight crew followed the emergency checklist procedures. ATC was… - [Incident 20031001029949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031001029949I.md): Boeing 727224 · Chicago, IL · Oct 1, 2003 · N69741 · Minor damage > (-23) On the 1 October 2003 planet airways flight 41 (originally given as department of justice flight 41) a Boeing 727-200 registration number N69741 landed at o'Hare international airport (ord) on runway 22R, upon landing the left main tires and wheels… - [Incident 20030731018239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030731018239I.md): Boeing 727233 · Memphis, TN · Jul 31, 2003 · N277FE · Substantial damage > (-23) On July 31, 2003, a Boeing 727 collided with an extended bridge of a stationary stair. The marshaller guided the aircraft onto gate 452. The damage to the left fuselage extends from sta 380-520 along stringer #24. The pressure vessel was punctured. - [Incident 20030611014549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030611014549I.md): Boeing 727225 · Houston, TX · Jun 11, 2003 · N463FE · Minor damage > (-23) The crew reported that the marshaller and wing walker both signaled the gate was clear and the crew proceeded into the gate. As they approached the stopping point they felt a shutter and then were given the emergency stop, from ground crew. The crew… - [Incident 20030123006009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030123006009I.md): Boeing 727233 · Indianapolis, IN · Jan 23, 2003 · N277FE · Minor damage > (-23) On 01/23/03 fedex flight 1724 was being pushed back from the gate. The initial push back turn was started to the wrong direction for departure. During the correcting turn the elevator of N277FE struck the elevator and tail cone of N461FE. - [Incident 20030108000469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030108000469I.md): Boeing 737230C · Kansas City, MO · Jan 8, 2003 · N737TW > (-23) Ameristar flight 9169 declared an emergency after the landing gear would not retract after takeoff. Aircraft returned to mci and landed without further incident. Removed and replaced R-2 relay landing gear systems operations checked normal. Incident… - [Incident 20030107005959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030107005959I.md): Boeing 727277 · Indianapolis, IN · Jan 7, 2003 · N244FE > (-23) On 01/07/03 fedex flight 1609 declared an emergency due to a loss of the system a hydraulic fluid. Maintenance personnel found that the right outboard flap power unit to be leaking. The power unit was replaced. A service difficulty report was submitted… - [Incident 20021107036529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021107036529I.md): Boeing 727225 · Indianapolis, IN · Nov 7, 2002 · N461FE > (-23) On 11/7/02 fedex flight 11616 declared an emergency due to smoke in the cockpit. An emergency landing was made. The smell seemed to stop when the gasper fan was turned off. The fan was replaced. A service difficulty report (SDR) is to be submitted by… - [Incident 20021022029709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021022029709I.md): Boeing 727224 · Fort Wayne, IN · Oct 22, 2002 · N79748 > (-23) After landing, the a/c had to stop on the rw. A mechanic brought a pin out for the nose gear before he could taxi in. - [Accident 20020726030569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020726030569A.md): Boeing 727232 · Tallahassee, FL · Jul 26, 2002 · N497FE · Destroyed > (-23) While on visual approach to runway 9, the aircraft struck some trees and crashed approximately 1/2 mile from the approach end of runway 9. - [Incident 20020726027129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020726027129I.md): Boeing 737230 · Kansas City, MO · Jul 26, 2002 · N122NJ > (-23) On July 26, 2002, vanguard airlines, flt. 842 reported to ATC of a foul smell in the cabin due to a birdstrike and declared an emergency. The a/c landed without incident. Maintenance concluded that a bird struck the radome with feathers being ingested… - [Incident 20020301008319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020301008319I.md): Boeing 737230 · Kansas City, MO · Mar 1, 2002 · N122NJ > (-23) Vanguard flight 400 reported shaking in the aircraft. Returned to mci to check out problem and landed without incident at 1630Z. Flight attendant reported vibration felt in her feet in aft galley area, and reported information to the capt. vanguard… - [Incident 20020212002619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020212002619I.md): Boeing 727225 · Buffalo, NY · Feb 12, 2002 · N8887Z > (-23) On Tuesday, February 12, 2002, delta flight #873, a B-727-225, N8887Z, departed the Buffalo niagara international airport and experienced a forward cargo hold "fire warning" light. The crew returned to buf and landed on runway 23 at 1308 local. Fire and… - [Accident 20011120034499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011120034499A.md): Boeing 727233 · Memphis, TN · Nov 20, 2001 · N277FE · No damage > (-23) Pilot statement: at 2000 MSL while turning final we encountered a flock of 20+/- large birds. Aircraft was clean configuration and 250 KTS just about on centerline for visual approach to rwy 9. Both the capt and f/o ducked. A loud bang and the sound of… - [Incident 20011005032699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011005032699I.md): Boeing 727247 · MO · Oct 5, 2001 · N211UP > (-23) On 10/04/01 at approximately 22:04 CDT ups flight 671, ice-sgf, experienced a weather radar failure while being vectored around a prohibited area and a line of thunderstorms. Because of the radar failure the captain decided the best course of action was… - [Incident 20011001025579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011001025579I.md): Boeing 737277 · Wichita, KS · Oct 1, 2001 · N182AW > (-23) During takeoff roll at about 110 KTS, #2 engine oil pressure was 23 PSI. Aborted takeoff at 110 KTS and shut down #2 engine at taxi speed. Company maintenance personnel were flown in, trouble shot problem; replaced #2 oil pressure transmitter, ops… - [Incident 20010801028219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010801028219I.md): Boeing 727225 · Buffalo, NY · Aug 1, 2001 · N805EA · Minor damage > (-23) On August 1, 2001, at 20:17 local time, a Boeing 727 aircraft, bearing registration number N805EA serial number 22436, operating as delta airlines flight 2042 under 14 CFR part 121, landed at the Buffalo international airport. According to delta… - [Incident 20010524013829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010524013829I.md): Boeing 727233 · Middletown, PA · May 24, 2001 · N277FE · Minor damage > (-23)On may 24, 2001, fedex flight 1503, a Boeing 727-233, landed without any abnormal indications and taxied to the ramp. The cargo was being offloaded and the flight crew left the aircraft. The maintenance crew was called to the aircraft after smoke was… - [Incident 20010516013959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010516013959I.md): Boeing 727232 · Syracuse, NY · May 16, 2001 · N498FE > (-23) On Wednesday, may 16, 2001, a Boeing B-727-232, N498FE, federal express flight 1958, was on approach to Syracuse Hancock International Airport enroute from ewr to syr. As the crew extended the landing gear and flaps, the #7 l/e slat actuator experienced… - [Incident 20010513012979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010513012979I.md): Boeing 7372Y5 · Kansas City, MO · May 13, 2001 · N921WA > (-23)On may 13, 2001 at approximately 2200 hours, a frontier airlines B737-2Y5, flight 546, enroute from den to mdw, declared an emergency and diverted to mci, due to the shutdown of the #1 engine. Emergency fire and rescue were on standyby. During cruise,… - [Incident 20010504007559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010504007559I.md): Doug DC932 · Pittsburgh, PA · May 4, 2001 · N3991C > On 05-04-01, nwaa flight #1488, at approximately 2305, local time,reported electrical problems while landing on runway 10L, at pit. Further investigation revealed that the right generator problems caused the failure of the ac cross tie lockout, to reset. The… - [Incident 20010322005159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010322005159I.md): Boeing 727223 · Indianapolis, IN · Mar 22, 2001 · N279FE > (-23) On 3/22/01 fedex flt 1630 declared an emergency after the b hydraulic system #2 pump low pressure light illuminated, followed by intermittant #1 b pump. Maintenance found #1 b pump to be leaking. - [Incident 20010320004809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010320004809I.md): Boeing 7272J0 · Belleville, IL · Mar 20, 2001 · N364PA · Minor damage > (-23) Upon departure from blv, during landing gear retraction, the crew heard a loud clunk and the nose gear would not fully retract. The gear was extended and the aircraft returned and landed at blv. Post landing inspection found the left forward nose gear… - [Accident 20010311007409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010311007409A.md): Boeing 727225 · Pohnpei-Carolin, FM · Mar 11, 2001 · N701NE · No damage > (-23)The aircraft was enroute from honolulu (hnl) Hawaii, usa to Pohnpei (pin), federated states of micronesia with an intermediate stop at majuro in the marshall islands. The aircraft arrived at Pohnpei after sundown and during a night visual over water… - [Incident 20001230039349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001230039349I.md): Boeing 727224 · Fort Wayne, IN · Dec 30, 2000 · N79748 > (-23)#3 Engine sut down due to fire warning light. Found lower fire loop connector had broken wires. - [Incident 20001222029259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001222029259I.md): Boeing 727251 · Detroit, MI · Dec 22, 2000 · N201US > (-23) This aircraft was at the gate with the APU running with both packs on, having a hydraulic leak at the parking brake shut off valve repaired, in the left wheel well. Upon hydraulic line removal, the mechanic, APU intake and wheel well were sprayed with… - [Incident 20001221026459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001221026459I.md): Boeing 727247 · Windsor Locks, CT · Dec 21, 2000 · N211UP > (-23) On December 21, 2000 @2050 hours, ups flight 9821, a Boeing 727, registration number N211UP started it's take off roll on runway 33 at Bradley International Airport. Approx. 500 to 800 feet down the runway the crew experienced erratic operation and… - [Incident 20001210021379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001210021379I.md): Boeing 737230 · Kansas City, MO · Dec 10, 2000 · N122NJ > (-23)On December 10, 2000, at approx. 2130 CDT, vanguard airlines flight VGD625, a Boeing 737, N122NJ, left Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, MO. (Mci), and returned to mci due to low fuel flow indication on #2 fuel quantity gauge on deferral.… - [Incident 20001126037929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001126037929I.md): Boeing 727225 · Syracuse, NY · Nov 26, 2000 · N805EA > (-23) On Sunday, November 26, 2000, at 2045 EST, a Boeing 727, N805EA, flight 500, operated by delta airlines, blew a tire during landing on runway ten at Syracuse international airport. The aircraft taxied to the ramp without incident. Fire and rescue… - [Incident 20001122021539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001122021539I.md): Boeing 7272J0 · Pittsburgh, PA · Nov 22, 2000 · N364PA · Minor damage > (-23) On November 22, 2000, a B-727, s/n 21107, registered as N364PA, and operated as "riva" flight #63, landed at "pit" after reporting an anti-skid problem while inbound to landing. The a/c landed at "pit" and taxied to the gate without incident.… - [Incident 20001117022579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001117022579I.md): Boeing 727247 · Wichita, KS · Nov 17, 2000 · N296WA > (-23)Aircraft enroute from cvg-tus diverted to ict due to a fuel transfer problem. No emergency was declared. Aircraft landed without incident. Via radio patch with maintenance coordinator, determined that the crew had failed to initiate a fuel transfer.… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt8d-15/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 ('52051') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt8d-15/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.