# FAA incident reports: Boeing 707-131B

A list on [Boeing 707-131B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-707-131b.md).

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

- [Incident 19820309008919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820309008919I.md): Boeing 707131B · St Louis, MO · Mar 9, 1982 · N6728
  > A body was found in the electrical compartment. Cause of death was electrocution. Relay shield was not installed.
- [Incident 19820228005009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820228005009I.md): Boeing 707131B · Chicago, IL · Feb 28, 1982 · N748TW · Minor damage
  > Compressor stall on takeoff roll, aborted. Number two engine had failed internally.
- [Incident 19820217070979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820217070979I.md): Boeing 707131B · San Francisco, CA · Feb 17, 1982 · N6790T
  > During taxi in, NR2 flamed out. Fuel tank empty. Fuel gauge indicated fuel. NR4 fuel gauge inoperative at departure
- [Incident 19811014077419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811014077419I.md): Boeing 707131B · Chicago, IL · Oct 14, 1981 · N6771T
  > Number 1 engine shut down due to high oil temperature caused by stuck fuel heat valve. Valve replaced.
- [Incident 19810603053159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810603053159I.md): Boeing 707131B · St Louis, MO · Jun 3, 1981 · N6728
  > Ground crewman received fractured skull when checking closure of nose well doors. Was standing on a wheel.
- [Incident 19810227012579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810227012579I.md): Boeing 707131B · St Louis, MO · Feb 27, 1981 · N86740
  > Number three brake locked up on takeoff and tire blown on right rear.
- [Incident 19810203006709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810203006709I.md): Boeing 707131B · St Louis, MO · Feb 3, 1981 · N784TW
  > Aircraft struck refueling ladder during takeoff. Ladder had fallen off a truck.
- [Incident 19810201006579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810201006579I.md): Boeing 707131B · St Louis, MO · Feb 1, 1981 · N86740
  > Zg crew reported fuel leak in left wing. Asked for fire equipment. Landed ok fuel leak found on left rear spar
- [Incident 19810123090199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810123090199I.md): Boeing 707131B · Chicago, IL · Jan 23, 1981 · N6790T
  > Crew notified by another aircraft of smoke coming from left gear. Returned to gate. Found brake rotor broken.
- [Incident 19801130083619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801130083619I.md): Boeing 707131B · San Francisco, CA · Nov 30, 1980 · N797TW · Minor damage
  > Unable to extend nose gear before landing. Passengers evacuated using escape slides.
- [Incident 19800925070919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800925070919I.md): Boeing 707131 · Pittsburgh, PA · Sep 25, 1980 · N754TW
  > Engine shutdown on approach due to low oil pressure warning light. Found bad switch.
- [Incident 19800820066369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800820066369I.md): Boeing 707131B · Dayton, OH · Aug 20, 1980 · N16738
  > Flap indicator stuck when flaps lowered to 15 degrees. An 8 x 1 foot section of the flaps separated at 40 degrees.
- [Incident 19800703059369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800703059369I.md): Boeing 707131B · St Louis, MO · Jul 3, 1980 · N6726
  > Flight attendant reported smoke odor. Problem in control wiring bundle in oven.
- [Incident 19800506051049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800506051049I.md): Boeing 707131B · St Louis, MO · May 6, 1980 · N16739
  > Engine shut down on takeoff due to oil pressure drop. Engine changed.
- [Incident 19800203020619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800203020619I.md): Boeing 727 · Chicago, IL · Feb 3, 1980 · N746TW
  > No locked indication for left main gear. Checked down visually. Replaced switch and wiring.
- [Incident 19791129045269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791129045269I.md): Boeing 707131B · Denver, CO · Nov 29, 1979 · N759TW · Minor damage
  > On takeoff #1 engine compressor stalled, requiring heavy braking. Had to replace tires, brakes, #1 engine.
- [Incident 19790811030459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790811030459I.md): Boeing 707131B · Boston, MA · Aug 11, 1979 · N6789T
  > Engine shutdown with low oil pressure. Found leaking seal on nr 1 bearing supply line.
- [Incident 19790806029369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790806029369I.md): Boeing 707131B · Chicago, IL · Aug 6, 1979 · N784TW
  > Engine shut down after dropping below idle. No response to throttle movement. Replaced fuel control and fuel pump.
- [Incident 19790530200579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790530200579I.md): Boeing 707/ · Kansas City, MO · May 30, 1979 · N6720
  > Pilot reported number four engine malfunction. Turbo compressor would not shut down.
- [Incident 19790516200419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790516200419I.md): Boeing 707131B · Boston, MA · May 16, 1979 · N6723
  > Nose gear door was disconnected so aircraft returned to gate.
- [Incident 19790515026969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790515026969I.md): Boeing 707131B · Newark, NJ · May 15, 1979 · N6727
  > Steel drum in baggage compartment tipped and slid on landing. Hole ripped in drum from protruding screw in floor.
- [Incident 19790325011429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790325011429I.md): Boeing 707131B · Boston, MA · Mar 25, 1979 · N6722
  > Engine shut down due to oil bypass light on. Found defective switch pn 278-2646.
- [Incident 19790128003139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790128003139I.md): Boeing 707131B · Columbus, OH · Jan 28, 1979 · N16738 · Minor damage
  > Service cart traveled the isle of the passenger cabin during deceleration. Hit and destroyed door to cockpit.
- [Incident 19781019030649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781019030649I.md): Boeing 707131B · Los Angeles, CA · Oct 19, 1978 · N798TW · Minor damage
  > Pilot struck refueling truck with wing tip. Truck had overshot stop sign. Had stopped. Then stalled.
- [Incident 19780826039129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780826039129I.md): Boeing 707131B · Tulsa, OK · Aug 26, 1978 · N746TW · Minor damage
  > While taxiing aircraft had a complte rim separation and tire came off. Other tire also failed.
- [Incident 19780825038959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780825038959I.md): Boeing 707131B · Boston, MA · Aug 25, 1978 · N748TW
  > Vibration and EGT rise on climb. Engine shutdown. Flight returned. Turbine blades failed.
- [Incident 19780808049519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780808049519I.md): Boeing 707131B · Wichita, KS · Aug 8, 1978 · N86740
  > Landed safely with nose gear problem.
- [Incident 19780806050259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780806050259I.md): Boeing 707/ · Chicago, IL · Aug 6, 1978 · N746TW
  > Pilot became ill while taxiing out, flight returned to gate.
- [Incident 19780730047289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780730047289I.md): Boeing 707/ · Windsor Locks, CT · Jul 30, 1978 · N783TW
  > Reducer for #3 hydraulic filter system failed requiring manual lowering of landing gear. Part no 429376.
- [Incident 19780727036639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780727036639I.md): Boeing 707331B · Denver, CO · Jul 27, 1978 · N16739 · Minor damage
  > Technician noticed smoke from lavatory during layover inspection. Door light switch was shorting.
- [Incident 19780603041679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780603041679I.md): Boeing 707131B · Tulsa, OK · Jun 3, 1978 · N6764T
  > Blew #1 aft tire on touchdown. Antiskid wheel detector replaced. Also added hydraulic fluid in auxiliary system.
- [Incident 19780330012059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780330012059I.md): Boeing 707131B · Kansas City, MO · Mar 30, 1978 · N6764T · Minor damage
  > Gear unsafe light on after retraction. Pilot extended gear & landed. Replaced gear door & brake rod.
- [Incident 19780120003779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780120003779I.md): Boeing 707/ · Tulsa, OK · Jan 20, 1978 · N6789T
  > Pressurization problems during level off. Emergency descent.

## 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 aircraft_model_code IN ('138360P')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-707-131b/incidents

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