# FAA incident reports: Pratt & Whitney JT9D series

A list on [Pratt & Whitney JT9D series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt9d-series.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [Incident 20121127026299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121127026299I.md): Boeing 747-273C · Nov 27, 2012 · N471EV · Minor damage
  > Hard landing -- which resulted in damage to inboard flap hardware, and right inboard ailerons.
- [Incident 20111219028969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111219028969I.md): Boeing 747-212B · Dec 19, 2011 · N486EV · Minor damage
  > During climb crew reported a muffled thud and an illuminated #4 engine fire light. Crew accomplished emergency procedures checklist and returned to the airport.
- [Incident 20110907019009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110907019009I.md): Boeing 747-212B · Hhn · Sep 7, 2011 · N485EV · Minor damage
  > N485EV, Boeing 747, had inflight fire nr 3 engine 43 minutes after departing Hahn (Hhn), germany. Returned to Hahn, landed without incident.
- [Incident 20110223001739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110223001739I.md): Airbus A310-222 · Harrisburg, PA · Feb 23, 2011 · N456FE · No damage
  > Spoke with fedex station manager [privacy data omitted] as crew had already departed for newark with replacement aircraft. Upon landing at MDT on runway 31, fed ex flight 1571 experienced an engine fire on #2 engine. [privacy data omitted] Stated that crew…
- [Incident 20101216054109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101216054109I.md): Boeing 747-212B · Louisville, KY · Dec 16, 2010 · N485EV · Minor damage
  > On December 16, 2010 in Louisville KY (sdf) a Boeing 747-212B N485EV operated as flight 1325 by evergreen intl airlines (eiaa) experienced a fire on nbr 3 engine during landing rollout. While in reverse thrust a compressor surge occurred. The crew shutdown…
- [Incident 20101128053169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101128053169I.md): Boeing 747-212B · Nov 28, 2010 · N482EV · Minor damage
  > On 11/28/2010, flight EV-238 aircraft N482EV (20713), a Boeing 747-212B departed Nagoya, Japan (ngo). On climb at approximately 3500' the crew noticed N1 and epr reduction on the #2 engine, accompanied by a strong vibration. Crew performed engine failure…
- [Incident 20100813043289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100813043289I.md): Mcdonnell D MD 83 · Roanoke, VA · Aug 13, 2010 · N893GA · Minor damage
  > While on takeoff roll, right engine failed and takeoff was aborted. Fire in tailpipe reported by fire department. Visual inspection of engine showed extensive damage to turbine area
- [Accident 20081223854799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081223854799A.md): Boeing 747212B · Chicago/Rockfo, IL · Dec 23, 2008 · N486EV · Substantial damage
  > (-23) As the aircraft was being marshalled into position the marshaller brought the Boeing 747 on the incorrect lead in line which was intended for Boeing 757 which has a shorter wing span. This caused the 747 wing to strike the lightpole on the north east…
- [Incident 20080508836829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080508836829I.md): Boeing 747212B · Louisville, KY · May 8, 2008 · N520UP · Minor damage
  > (-23) After landing ipxa flight 751 was cleared to taxi to ramp 6 spot 8 at ksdf. Upon arrival at the entrance to ramp 6 a ground marshaller was observed in the vicinity of spot 8. The aircraft was directed by the marshaller to approach the parking spot on a…
- [Incident 20071023831169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071023831169I.md): Boeing 747212B · Chicago, IL · Oct 23, 2007 · N703CK · Minor damage
  > (-23) Kalitta air flight number 15467 departed anc at 1609Z with a normal take off and noted the anti skid light on during t/o roll. Neither crew noted any discrepancies with landing gear warning or unsafe gear door lights during flight number 15467. N703CK…
- [Incident 20070312825999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070312825999I.md): Boeing 747212B · Dubai, TC · Mar 12, 2007 · N703CK · Minor damage
  > (-23) On March 12, 2007 kcsa aircraft N703CK flight number K4-208 departed Dubai international airport, using runway twelve (12) destination brussels. Departure was normal with no pilot difficulties reported. Upon arrival in brussels it was discovered that…
- [Accident 20060607031139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060607031139A.md): Boeing 7472U3B · Rio Negro, CP · Jun 7, 2006 · N922FT · Substantial damage
  > (-23) On take off run, the aircraft appeared to have suffered an engine failure. The pilots aborted the take off but were unable to prevent an overrun.. The 747 then ran about 150 m beyond the end of the runway (36/01, length: 3500 m). It travelled through…
- [Incident 20051126029539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051126029539I.md): Doug DC983 · Boise, ID · Nov 26, 2005 · N437AA · Damage unknown
  > (-23) American airlines flight 2033, dfw-sea, #2 engine had overtemp indication accompanied with auto-shutdown. Pilot declared an emergency and diverted into Boise airport, Idaho and landed without incident. Subsequent investigation by contract maintenance…
- [Incident 20050503008089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050503008089I.md): Boeing 747132 · Doha, QA · May 3, 2005 · N479EV
  > (-23) Eiaa, flight call sign - rch 285-enroute from ramstein germany (etar) to al udaid qatau (otbd) declared an emergency and diverted into Doha qatar (otbh) due to heavy smoke in cockpit. Company said they determined that the smoke came from the overhead…
- [Incident 20040613009869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040613009869I.md): Doug DC983 · San Francisco, CA · Jun 13, 2004 · N438AA
  > (-23) American airlines flight 1907 departed San Francisco International Airport for los angeles on June 13, 2004, and soon after takeoff the crew reported smoke and fumes in the cabin. The crew declared an emergency to air traffic control, turned off the…
- [Incident 20040213002429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040213002429I.md): Airbus A310222 · Indianapolis, IN · Feb 13, 2004 · N449FE · Minor damage
  > (-23) On landing roll out between approx 60-80 knots crew observed a flash on l/h side of a/c. after exiting runway they were informed by the tower that the #1 engine was on fire. There were no fire warnings in cockpit and did not observe any abnormal engine…
- [Incident 20031002027559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031002027559I.md): Boeing 747132 · Lyon, FR · Oct 2, 2003 · N479EV · Minor damage
  > (-23) At cruise flight, FL400, crew noted rt wing overheat indication. Crew accomplished checklists. Subsequently, the #3 and #4 engine b fire loop indications illuminated. An acrid odor was detected by the crew. Smoke was seen coming from behind the P-6…
- [Incident 20030921031749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030921031749I.md): Boeing 767222 · Syracuse, NY · Sep 21, 2003 · N615UA
  > (-23) On 9/21/03 at 1438 eastern standard time, united flight #4, a B767-222, N615UA, serial #21876, enroute from lax to jfk diverted to syr (Syracuse, NY) due to a high oil pressure indication on the #1 engine (PWJ79-A7R4). The aircraft landed on runway 10…
- [Incident 20030820023929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030820023929I.md): Airbus A310222 · Columbus, OH · Aug 20, 2003 · N446FE · Minor damage
  > (-23) While enroute right side sliding window heat power cord caught fire. Switch was turned off and fire was extinguished. Landed klck. The maintenance action performed was to remove and replace burnt wire cord (p/n E0385HH) from terminal strip, replace…
- [Incident 20030625011829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030625011829I.md): Boeing 747273C · New York, NY · Jun 25, 2003 · N471EV · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Evergreen international airlines (eiaa) June 25, 2003 #1 engine, fire and in-flight shutdown. 06/25/2003, in flight shut down/diversion to jfk airport aircraft N471EV engine s/n 689564 aircraft departed dover air force base enroute to frankfurt; during…
- [Incident 20030215002579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030215002579I.md): Boeing 747212B · Catania, IT · Feb 15, 2003 · N485EV · Minor damage
  > (-23) Aircraft was vectored for a day, visual approach to runway 28L at sigonella ab, italy. It descended out of the clouds at 3000 feet. The runway appeared at 11 o'clock and low. PIC established a steep glide path which resulted in a higher than normal…
- [Incident 20030202006209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030202006209I.md): Airbus A310222 · Indianapolis, IN · Feb 2, 2003 · N454FE
  > (-23) On feb 02 2003 while enroute roc to mem at FL 350, all four left wheel temps went to 400 degrees. Right wheels remained at 5 degrees. The crew suspected a duct failure. An emergency was declared and the flight diverted to ind. The brake temperature…
- [Incident 20021015030929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021015030929I.md): Boeing 747283B · Ontario, CA · Oct 15, 2002 · N523UP · Minor damage
  > (-23) Aircraft landed short on runway 26L threshold and struck four runway threshold lights at ont. Aircraft taxied to gate without further incident. Aircraft was inspected by ipxa personnel. Inspection results were as follows: no aircraft damage, four main…
- [Incident 20020926026599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020926026599I.md): Airbus A310222 · Burbank, CA · Sep 26, 2002 · N449FE
  > (-23) Federal express flight 1417 landed at Burbank airport on 9/26/02. On rollout the Burbank tower reported to the aircrew that the number one engine was on fire. The fire bottles for the number one position were fired and the flames extinguished. The…
- [Incident 20020707022069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020707022069I.md): Boeing 747146 · Ontario, CA · Jul 7, 2002 · N702CK
  > (-23) Kalitta air flight CK364, a B747-100 took off from Ontario airport, at about 0420 hours on July 7, 2002 for honolulu, hi and at about 30 minutes out declared an emergency, shut down #3 engine due to lack of hydraulic pressure and returned to Ontario…
- [Incident 20020217003559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020217003559I.md): Boeing 747251B · Obyan, Northern Mariana Islands · Feb 17, 2002 · N624US · Minor damage
  > (-23) Nasap report "arr'ed in spn-overcast skies and light rain. Winds were reported at 070 at 21 knots. ILS app'ch to rwy 07. Min autobrakes selected for wet runway. Runway environment was sighted on a 4 mile final. All sopa proc's were observed. A/c touched…
- [Incident 20020211019079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020211019079I.md): Boeing 747132 · Norfolk, VA · Feb 11, 2002 · N479EV · Minor damage
  > (-23) On February 11, 2002, an evergreen B-747-100, N479EV, at Norfolk naval air station (ngu), was found to have damage after a flight from john f. kennedy airport (jfk) to ngu. The damage consisted of two small dents on the leading edge of the left wing,…
- [Accident 20011228036809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011228036809A.md): Boeing 747128 · Anchorage, AK · Dec 28, 2001 · N3203Y · No damage
  > (-23) Morning t/o (in the dark) with 1400' RVR on rnwy 32 panc a/p. momentary stick shaker was experienced shortly after t/o. speeds, attitude and handling appeared normal. Crew notified by ground handlers in ksuu that there was damage to the aircraft hull…
- [Incident 20011228033649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011228033649I.md): Airbus A310222 · Pittsburgh, PA · Dec 28, 2001 · N448FE
  > (-23) On December 28, 2001, federal express flight #1446 an A-310-222 declared an emergency due to a cargo smoke indication. The aircraft landed at runway 10L at pit. ARFF responded and the search of the aircraft proved negative and the aircraft taxied to the…
- [Accident 20010911039199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010911039199A.md): Boeing 767222 · New York, NY · Sep 11, 2001 · N612UA · Destroyed · 65 fatal
  > (-23) Airport screening security.
- [Incident 20010718018579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010718018579I.md): Boeing 747283B · Anchorage, AK · Jul 18, 2001 · N523UP · Minor damage
  > (-23) Tail strike was a result of a possible flawed cockpit procedure in determining and setting approach and landing speeds. Second officer properly determined the aircraft weight for landing and passed the information to the first officer who is the one to…
- [Incident 20001122022059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001122022059I.md): Boeing 747249F · Seattle, WA · Nov 22, 2000 · N920FT · Minor damage
  > (-23)On November 22, 2000 polar air 2916 under the command of[privacy data omitted] landed on runway 31L Boeing field. This night landing occurred at 2045 local time. Boeing tower instructed polar air 2916 to proceed to the end of runway 31L and turned left.…
- [Incident 20001015016649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001015016649I.md): Boeing 747251F · Anchorage, AK · Oct 15, 2000 · N629US · Minor damage
  > (-23) During the takeoff roll the crew experienced excessive airframe vibration and aborted the takeoff at 148 knots prior to reaching V1 speed of 164 knots. The a/c departed runway 32 in a stright line and ended up with the nose tire 487 feet from the edge…
- [Incident 20000607026669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000607026669I.md): Boeing 767222 · Chicago, IL · Jun 7, 2000 · N603UA
  > (-23)See attached sheet
- [Incident 20000227015409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000227015409I.md): Boeing 747238B · Los Angeles, CA · Feb 27, 2000 · N161UA · Minor damage
  > (-5) During pushback, aircraft struck jetway causing damage to the pitot tube and an 8 inch gash 4 to 5 feet from the nose on the left side. No injuries to the 369 occupants and crew.
- [Incident 20000106002589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000106002589I.md): Doug DC983 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Jan 6, 2000 · N436AA · Minor damage
  > This incidnet occured during a power back departure from gate 33A at dfw. Guideman briefed capt that a tail left would be directed, normal for this gate. After a/c crossed turning point a tail south was directed. Either the turn was late or pilot didn't start…
- [Incident 19991109031969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991109031969I.md): Boeing 747282B · Al-Kharj, SA · Nov 9, 1999 · N610FF · Minor damage
  > (-23) On November 9, 1999, a tower air mechanic (zahid mian) was severely injured while performing maintenance on tower aircraft N610FF at al kharji, saudi arabia. The injuries were the result of an apparent uncommanded movement of the left wing in board…
- [Incident 19980416014949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980416014949I.md): Boeing 747136 · San Juan, Puerto Rico · Apr 16, 1998 · N606FF · Minor damage
  > During taxi for takeoff struck tail of parked 757.
- [Incident 19980219005799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980219005799I.md): Boeing 747146 · Honolulu, HI · Feb 19, 1998 · N704CK · Substantial damage
  > Narrative: the aircraft departed hnl airport with 426 sob, and 19 crew. While climbing through 15,000 ft. MSL, the number 2 engine had a loss of oil pressure. This was accompanied by heavy vibrations then subsequent engine failure. The aircraft returned to…
- [Incident 19980115001949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980115001949I.md): Boeing 747128 · Hong Kong, UK · Jan 15, 1998 · N3203Y · Minor damage
  > Narrative: 01/16/98 notified by polar air cargo chief pilot of tail strike, B-747-128 N3203Y, during departure from vhhh (Hong Kong). Damage was discovered during a post flight inspection at destination, rjcc (chitose). All three crewmembers were removed from…
- [Incident 19970624029759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970624029759I.md): Boeing 767231 · Lincoln, NE · Jun 24, 1997 · N605TW
  > Narrative: the flight was cleared for block altitude FL 390-410. Approximately 60 NM west/southwest of Lincoln, NE VORTAC, the aircraft could not maintain the altitude because of compressor stalls on the left engine. The condition was alleviated at FL 386…
- [Incident 19970419022279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970419022279I.md): Boeing 7472R7F · Miami, FL · Apr 19, 1997 · N639FE · Minor damage
  > Loud bangs and severe vibrations on climbout. Returned. Right wing trailing edge gone, due thrust reverse.
- [Incident 19970331007989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970331007989I.md): Doug DC983 · Syracuse, NY · Mar 31, 1997 · N436AA
  > Narrative: on March 31, 1997, at 1718 local time, a Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83, N436AA, registered to American airlines, inc., while the aircraft was taxiing on "alpha" and while making a right turn, the right main landing gear slid off the taxiway onto the…
- [Incident 19961224043509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961224043509I.md): Boeing 747128 · Tucson, AZ · Dec 24, 1996 · N3203Y
  > Narrative: on December 24, 1996, N3203Y,a B-747 operated by atlas air inc., was on an IFR flight plan from louisville,KY to marana, Arizona for the purpose of routine aircraft maintenance. Upon reaching Tucson, AZ the crew reported marana airport in sight and…
- [Incident 19960913035339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960913035339I.md): Boeing 757222 · Omaha, NE · Sep 13, 1996 · N520UP
  > Narrative: N520UA, a B-757 operated as united air lines, inc., flight 308 from oakland, CA, to chicago, IL, diverted into Omaha, NE, after experiencing electrical problems and being unable to start the APU. The aircraft landed without further incident.…
- [Incident 19951124042029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951124042029I.md): Boeing 747100 · Savannah, GA · Nov 24, 1995 · N602FF · Minor damage
  > Narrative: aircraft encountered light to moderate turbulence approximately 150 NM west of destination, Hunter army airfield, Savannah, GA. Crew felt momentary vibration but noticed no other indications of malfunction. Upon taxi to ramp at Hunter, tower…
- [Accident 19950603017409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950603017409A.md): Boeing 747238B · Panama City · Jun 3, 1995 · N706CK · Substantial damage
  > (.19) See preliminary report for complete narrative.
- [Accident 19950128048099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950128048099A.md): Boeing 747238B · Detroit, MI · Jan 28, 1995 · N706CK · No damage
  > (-23) Takeoff from kyip on position flight to kdtw for loading. Aircraft was not pressurized, climb to 3000 feet, approach and landing kdtw was normal. On post flight at kdtw crew found pallets had shifted from the L-3 position to FAR aft and had ruptured the…
- [Incident 19941125047589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941125047589I.md): Boeing 747128 · Hong Kong, HK · Nov 25, 1994 · N3203Y · Minor damage
  > Fire NR3 engine. Used bottles. Returned to Hong Kong. Csd had catastrophic failure due lack of oil. Overheated.
- [Incident 19940728031459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940728031459I.md): Boeing 747238B · London, UK · Jul 28, 1994 · N160UA
  > Narrative: on approach to London Heathrow Airport experienced a lightning strike to the vertical stabilizer on aircraft N160UA, VOR antenna was damaged and the fiberglass vertical stabilizer cap, no other damage noted. Replaced above units and all systems…

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## 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 ('52054')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt9d-series/incidents

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