What happened
The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.
Tailpipe fire during start, no cockpit indication. Pilot discharged fire bottles. No damage, engine checked ok.
As the FAA filed it
TAILPIPE FIRE DURING START, NO COCKPIT INDICATION. PILOT DISCHARGED FIRE BOTTLES. NO DAMAGE, ENGINE CHECKED OK.
Other reports on N987Z · 8
Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.
Incident 19991220042309ITo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Peoria, IL(-23)On takeoff from Peoria on a revenue flight to st. louis the appropriately rated pilot in command (PIC) experienced a failure of the left engine at approximately 800 feet AGL, prior to flap retraction. The PIC declared an emergency to Peoria approach…Incident 19950814029019ITakeoff Ground Roll · Louisville, KYPassenger fell out of DC9 onto runway during takeoff. Returned unaware except cargo door light and no air pressure.Incident 19910215011789IFinal Approach-IFR · Syracuse, NYExperienced an unsafe landing gear light indication. Landed safely. Light bulb in indicating system was replaced.Incident 19880810047219IForced/Precautionary Landing · St Louis, MOFull stall warning on after takeoff till circuit breaker pulled. Returned. Replaced 2 flap position transmitters.Incident 19871024065719IFinal Approach-IFR · St Louis, MONose down trim became inoperative on final. Aircraft landed safely. Primary nose up brake relay replaced.Incident 19860715041139ITo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · St Louis, MOAfter takeoff the auto spotler do not use light came on. Returned. Deferred by maintenance.Incident 19781106023229IFinal Approach · Peoria, ILLanded safely with unsafe gear indication, replaced bulbs. Also encountered bird strike.Incident 19780507032299IOther Ground Ops · Chicago, ILMechanic attempted to taxi aircraft, wing tip struck parked truck.