19860117004059I

Incident

FAA incident report · Doug DC871 · Chicago, IL · January 17, 1986

Date: January 17, 1986 · 11:00 local
Place: Chicago, IL
Airport: Ohare International
Phase of flight: Normal Cruise
Operating rules: Air carrier (Part 121)
Operator: UALA
Aircraft: N8091U
Reported as: Doug DC871
Fatal injuries: 0

N8091URegistration cancelled Apr 13, 2006 · Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-71FS/N 45995 · Built 1969 Airframe modelMcdonnell Douglas DC-8-71F Engine modelCFM International CFM56 seriesTurbo-fan

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Descended due to inability to maintain cabin pressure. Ground air conditioning check valve stuck open. Door off.

As the FAA filed it

DESCENDED DUE TO INABILITY TO MAINTAIN CABIN PRESSURE. GROUND AIR CONDITIONING CHECK VALVE STUCK OPEN. DOOR OFF.

Other reports on N8091U · 2

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Incident 19830705035999ITo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Chicago, ILExperienced a failure and fire of #1 engine on climbout. Engine shut down. Turbine failure and evidence of fire.Jul 5, 1983 · Substantial damage Incident 19821111065169INormal Cruise · Portland, ORCrew detected smoke in cabin. Returned. Found a wing flood light transmitter in panel had overheated.Nov 11, 1982