Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3A

FAA incident reports · 122

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Incident 20080727854569IBoeing 7472B4B · Hong Kong, UKA Boeing 747-2B4B serial number 21097, operated by kalitta air (kcsa), experienced a fire fault indication on the P2 panel after flaps up. The “b” loop on the number (4) powerplant, a pratt & whitney JT9-7J. The engine temperature was off the scale, the…Jul 27, 2008 · N710CK · Minor damageAccident 20071221829409ABoeing 747123 · Philadelphia, PA(-23) This event is classified as an accident due to the injuries sustained and the length of time of hospitalization by [privacy data omitted] an aircraft mechanic, employed by air transport international (ati). The ati maintenance van in which [privacy data…Dec 21, 2007 · N676UP · No damageIncident 20070605016969IBoeing 747123 · Newark, NJ(-23) Pilot reported that N717CK was enroute from POB to ewr and upon reaching cruise FL 37.0 both the #1 & #4 engines flamed out. Both engines restarted with normal parameters and operated normal for the rest of the flight. Maintenance pulled the fuel…Jun 5, 2007 · N717CK · No damageIncident 20061022027419IBoeing 747123 · Sacramento, CA(-23) Rejected t/o at 90 KTS. Fo airspeed indicator showed no indication at 90 KTS. No flags were noted. Corrective action: removed and replaced fo airspeed indicator. Ops check good iaw Boeing MM34-13-05.Oct 22, 2006 · N717CKIncident 20050824029339IBoeing 747251F · Fairbanks, AK(-23) [privacy data omitted] flt 907 jfk to anc declared emergency and diverted to fai due to smoke in the cockpit. Landed without incident.Aug 24, 2005 · N618USIncident 20041229034139IBoeing 747123 · Anchorage, AK(-23) On take-off roll a mechanic on the ground noted smoke coming from under the cowling of number 4 engine. At 650FT AGL crew heard a loud bang from the r/h side of the aircraft and the fire warning horn and light came on for number 4 engine. Crew activated…Dec 29, 2004 · N858FT · Minor damageIncident 20040825019119IBoeing 747251F · New York, NY(-23) The #2 engine had a fire while taxiing into the gate with fire light illuminated and fire bell. The #2 engine was shutdown and the left engine fire bottle was discharged. The firelight extinguished and EGT and all other engine parameters went back to…Aug 25, 2004 · N618US · Minor damageIncident 20040707014739IBoeing 747121 · New York, NY(-23) Pilots required to perform one takeoff at max takeoff power and record parameters. After takeoff number 4 engine fire switch illuminated, bell sounded, and nacelle indicators read approximately 9.5 on a and b loops. Engine was shutdown per emergency…Jul 7, 2004 · N480EV · No damageIncident 20021019030979IBoeing 767222 · Boston, MA(-23) Distribution: original copy ANE-200, NE01 spm, NE01 file, AFS-300, ANE-100. [privacy data omitted] On October 19, 2002 at 0850 EDT a united airlines B-767-222, N607UA struck a flock of birds (cormorants) at 200 feet as it departed runway 22R in Boston.…Oct 19, 2002 · N607UA · Minor damageIncident 20010418008199IDoug DC1040 · Seattle, WA(-23)During climb out lav c smoke sounded, flight attendants deleted oder and light blue haze in cabin between left doors 2 & 3. Returned and landed without incident. Maintenance personnel checked all air conditioning systems, water seperators, and found oil…Apr 18, 2001 · N159USIncident 20001031030959IBoeing 747251B · Tokyo, JA(-23) On climb thru 12,000 feet MSL intermitten cabin warning horn sounded.a/c continued climb at 14,000 feet MSL oxygen lite illuminated and masks dropped. Flight engineer recycled press, controller switch to manual and back to auto. Regained control to…Oct 31, 2000 · N612USIncident 20000907025449IDoug DC1040 · Detroit, MI(-23)During climb to 10,000 flight crew heard a "bump...nothing out of the ordinary". Continued flight to dtw. "Descent, approach and landing...normal". Atcs reported tailcone appeared to have struck runway. Aircraft taxied to the gate without incident.…Sep 7, 2000 · N149US · Minor damageIncident 20000820029089IDoug DC1040 · Minneapolis, MN(-23)Abeam mcw the captain was found in the foward lav by the lead flight attendant. He was not breathing and had no pulse. An emegency was declared by the first officer. The airline was notified by acars of the problem and the crew requested cfr/emt to meet…Aug 20, 2000 · N157US · 1 fatalIncident 19990809034969IDoug DC1040 · Minneapolis, MN(-23) DC-10 landed on a wet runway (30R) with 10 kt tail wind at msp. Normal reverse thrust did not work. Aircraft was unable to stop on the runway. Aircraft came to a stop approx. 200 feet into the overrun of 30R. The aircraft broke two runway threshold…Aug 9, 1999 · N158US · Minor damageIncident 19990726023259IBoeing 747245F · Phoenix, AZ(-23) Aircraft climbing through 34000 ft @ .84 mach, 30 miles nw of pxr VOR on J92, pilot report sudden airframe shudder. Left inbd flap vibrating visibly, vibration increasing as it went inbd. Acft was slowed to .60 mach and vibration stopped. Acft diverted…Jul 26, 1999 · N638FE · Substantial damageIncident 19990227017829IBoeing 747251B · Seattle, WA(-5) Number four engine was changed at narita, japan on February 27, 1999. The last known opening and closing of #4 engine cowling was accomplished after this engine change. The aircraft made one flight from narita, japan to Seattle, WA without incident.…Feb 27, 1999 · N612US · Minor damageIncident 19990119004649IBoeing 747132 · Fairbanks, AK(.19) On January 19, 1999, at 0326 Alaska standard time (ast), a Boeing 747-100 airplane, N481EV, sustained minor damage when a fire occurred in the number four engine while taxiing from landing at the Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, Alaska. The…Jan 19, 1999 · N481EV · Minor damageIncident 19980203005729IBoeing 747132 · Honolulu, HINarrative: on February 3, 1998, at approximately 1255 hours (HST), aircraft N481EV, a B-747 landed at Honolulu International Airport. This aircraft is operated by evergreen international airlines, inc. once the aircraft was parked at the gate, it was…Feb 3, 1998 · N481EV · Minor damageIncident 19980104006259IDoug DC982 · Omaha, NENarrative: aircraft en-route denver, co to cleveland, oh diverted into Omaha, NE due to #2 engine oil leak and some smoke in the cabin. The aircraft landed without incident. Maintenance replaced the #2 engine support case which was cracked and replaced the…Jan 4, 1998 · N16804Incident 19970606016409IDoug DC1040 · Minneapolis, MNNarrative: nwa flight 935 a DC-10-40 from msp to lax returned msp due to #1 engine fire warning at 10:20 local time. The captain declared an emergency, discharged one fire bottle, dumped fuel and returned to msp without incident. It appears that the 15th…Jun 6, 1997 · N160US · Minor damageIncident 19970508013339IBoeing 747* · Atlanta, GANarrative: at night: aircraft taxiing from ramp to taxiway, aircraft's #4 engine cowl contacted fuel truck-fuel truck was parked without lights on. Fuel truck "broke down" a few minutes before being struck by aircraft. Note: this inspectors opinion that flt…May 8, 1997 · N856FT · Minor damageIncident 19970210004559IDoug DC1040 · Los Angeles, CANR3 engine fire light on climbout. Used bottles. Dumped fuel. Returned lax. Burnt soot source unknown. Ferried.Feb 10, 1997 · N152USIncident 19961026038439IBoeing 747227B · Minneapolis, MNNarrative: during rotation on msp departure, #3 engine experienced two compressor stalls. EGT rose to 850 degrees celsius for approximately 5 minutes. Epr was 1.60 and N1 and N2 fluctuated then dropped to the bottom of the scale. Investigation into root cause…Oct 26, 1996 · N635USIncident 19960617027149IBoeing 747251B · Anchorage, AKNarrative: at approx. 1210Z #1 engine produced a loud bang accompanied by flames exiting the exhaust. EGT & epr indications went full scale high. Engine was shut down and aircraft diverted to Anchorage.Jun 17, 1996 · N614USIncident 19960305006879IBoeing 747131 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TXNarrative: MC-9 tower air B-747, was on a ferry positioning flight to dfw airport, TX. Upon reaching terminal 2W at dfw airport, MC-9 was cleared to gate 18. The ramp on terminal 2W is uncontrolled. Approaching gate 18, MC-9 acquired a lead guideman and two…Mar 5, 1996 · N608FF · Minor damageAccident 19951023037029ABoeing 747121 · Miami, FLNR4 engine uncontained failure on takeoff roll. Aborted. Stopped safely. Engine fire. Put out. Debris damage.Oct 23, 1995 · N613FF · Substantial damageIncident 19950726026559IBoeing 747251B · Minneapolis, MNCompressor stall. EGT over temp. Dumped fuel. Returned. Changed engine.Jul 26, 1995 · N614USIncident 19950526016899IBoeing 747100 · Narita, JANarrative: after landing at nrt following normal approach and target speed with smooth touchdown, the aircraft decelerated abnormally fast and pulled to the right. Runway centerline was maintained using control inputs. During rollout, the anti-skid and body…May 26, 1995 · N608US · Minor damageIncident 19940919038919IBoeing 747121 · Portland, ORHydraulic failure on approach. Landed ok. Flex line at trunnion leaked. Powered steering. Bogie tilt damaged.Sep 19, 1994 · N681UP · Minor damageIncident 19940412022939IBoeing 747100 · Travis Afb, CAAfter landing found 50 percent NR6 spoiler missing. When or why unknown. Appears to be delamination.Apr 12, 1994 · N474EV · Minor damageIncident 19931018046259IDoug DC1040 · Guantanamo, CURight main landing gear was just off right edge of runway. Struck a runway light.Oct 18, 1993 · N160USIncident 19930728030819IBoeing 747251B · Honolulu, HINR3 engine lost power on climb. Shut engine down. Dumped fuel. Returned. Found 6th stage turbine blades damaged.Jul 28, 1993 · N625US · Minor damageIncident 19930712026949IDoug DC1040 · San Francisco, CANR3 engine shutdown due to oil filter clog light on. Returned. Landed safely.Jul 12, 1993 · N152USIncident 19930710028519IDoug DC1040 · Detroit, MIHad uncommanded rudder oscillation on climb. Disconnected NR1 inertail navigation system. Returned. Landed safely.Jul 10, 1993 · N158USIncident 19930425016559IBoeing 747251F · Hong Kong, HKNR3 engine losing oil. Fire warning. Dumped fuel returned. Found left and right core cowls burned through.Apr 25, 1993 · N617US · Minor damageAccident 19930331007479ABoeing 747121 · Anchorage, AKEngine fell off in severe turbulence on climbout. Pylon failed due stress and fatigue crack. Wind shear reported.Mar 31, 1993 · N473EV · Substantial damageIncident 19930201004709IBoeing 747245F · Honolulu, HIFound nr 26 leading edge flap panel was missing, on landing. Pilot did not notice any unusual handling.Feb 1, 1993 · N638FE · Minor damageIncident 19920927044029IBoeing 747121 · Ontario, CAUnable to maintain pressurization. Diverted to Ontario. Found L-1 aft crank arm door locking device had sheared.Sep 27, 1992 · N681UP · Minor damageIncident 19920825041289IBoeing 747251B · Minneapolis, MNNR4 engine temperature rise after takeoff. Compressor stall. Fire alarm. Used bottle. Metal in tail pipe.Aug 25, 1992 · N613US · Minor damageIncident 19920516021029IBoeing 747251B · Seattle, WARight overwing escape slide deployed and separated on approach. Slide improperly secured.May 16, 1992 · N625US · Minor damageIncident 19920319014969IBoeing 747121 · Louisville, KYWing tip struck the blast fence while making a turn. Under the direction of a marshaller.Mar 19, 1992 · N681UP · Minor damageIncident 19920316010819IDoug DC1040 · Omaha, NEEngine rolled back after reaching cruising altitude. Engine shut down and diverted to Omaha. Landed safely.Mar 16, 1992 · N160USIncident 19920315009059IBoeing 747123 · Duluth, MNCargo fire warning. Diverted to Duluth. Found a faulty fire warning logic card A-18 in P-6 panel.Mar 15, 1992 · N672UPIncident 19920218004889IDoug DC1040 · San Francisco, CANR1 hydraulic system failed after rotation. Returned. Found a hydraulic leak at temporary line in right wing.Feb 18, 1992 · N162USIncident 19911011049919IDoug DC1040 · San Francisco, CANR1 engine compressor stall on climb. Shut engine down. Dumped fuel. Returned. Found metal in NR1 main oil screen.Oct 11, 1991 · N146US · Minor damageIncident 19910917058129IBoeing 747227B · Pacific OceanPilot inadvertently loaded incorrect coordinates into inertial navigation system. Had gross navigational error.Sep 17, 1991 · N635USIncident 19910727037699IBoeing 747123 · Kansas City, MOLoss of oil on NR4 engine on climb. Shut engine down. Returned. Engine being changed. Suspect NR3 bearing air seal.Jul 27, 1991 · N671UP · Minor damageIncident 19910626035899IDoug DC1040 · Honolulu, HIAborted takeoff due to NR1 engine compressor stall. Returned to gate. Replaced engine.Jun 26, 1991 · N151US · Minor damageIncident 19910320019439IDoug DC1040 · Minneapolis, MNAircraft encountered a flock of waterfowl after takeoff. Returned and landed safely.Mar 20, 1991 · N159US · Minor damageIncident 19910212006169IBoeing 747245F · New York, NYNR4 engine shut down on climb. Returned. Large section of NR4 reverser had separated from right side of engine.Feb 12, 1991 · N636FE
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