# FAA incident reports: Boeing 707-331B

A list on [Boeing 707-331B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-707-331b.md).

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

- [Incident 19890518012229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890518012229I.md): Boeing 707331B · Worcester, MA · May 18, 1989 · N7232X · Minor damage
  > Aircraft taxiing to park. A wing walker erroneously signaled marshaler and wing contacted jetway.
- [Accident 19890208001989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890208001989A.md): Boeing 707331B · Feb 8, 1989 · N7231T · Destroyed · 145 fatal
  > Too low on landing approach, crashed into a ridge.
- [Incident 19850716042709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850716042709I.md): Boeing 707331B · Waco, TX · Jul 16, 1985 · N7231T · Minor damage
  > ATC reported aircraft went below assigned altitude. Found erroneous mode c readout from first officers altimeter.
- [Incident 19830519056079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830519056079I.md): Boeing 707331B · Chicago, IL · May 19, 1983 · N778TW
  > Truck unlevel light came on. Gear lever locked. Left gear truck positioner priority valve inlet end blown off.
- [Incident 19830203010799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830203010799I.md): Boeing 707331B · St Louis, MO · Feb 3, 1983 · N18710
  > Lost hydraulic utility system fluid en route. Replaced engine pumps and flex line at left wing root.
- [Incident 19830109001579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830109001579I.md): Boeing 707331B · Kansas City, MO · Jan 9, 1983 · N773TW
  > Main gear truck level light came on. Unable to raise gear. Overrode lever latch retracted gear.
- [Incident 19810605039879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810605039879I.md): Boeing 707331B · Dayton, OH · Jun 5, 1981 · N773TW · Minor damage
  > Zd aircraft continued off forward end of wet runway 36. Possible hydroplaning. Replaced wheels, and flap.
- [Incident 19810518031479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810518031479I.md): Boeing 707* · Chicago, IL · May 18, 1981 · N28728
  > Ze compressor stall on number 4 engine during takeoff due to defective surge bleed valve part no 28705.
- [Incident 19810504029739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810504029739I.md): Boeing 707331B · Chicago, IL · May 4, 1981 · N18713
  > Returned to airport after takeoff due to nr 3 engine fire warning. Maintenance replaced clamshell seals, washers.
- [Incident 19810219010899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810219010899I.md): Boeing 707* · IL · Feb 19, 1981 · N28726
  > Pilot reported hydraulic failure. Found hydraulic pump leaking.
- [Incident 19800711060289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800711060289I.md): Boeing 707331B · Las Vegas, NV · Jul 11, 1980 · N779TW · Substantial damage
  > During walk around, pilot observed extensive FOD nr 4 engine. Suspect damage occurred on previous flight.
- [Incident 19800701059099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800701059099I.md): Boeing 707331B · Chicago, IL · Jul 1, 1980 · N8732
  > Flight returned due to fire warning caused by a bleed air leak.
- [Incident 19800217026629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800217026629I.md): Boeing 707331 · Chicago, IL · Feb 17, 1980 · N8730 · Minor damage
  > Takeoff aborted due to engine malfunction.
- [Incident 19800214021229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800214021229I.md): Boeing 707331B · San Francisco, CA · Feb 14, 1980 · N18704 · Substantial damage
  > Engine cowling separated from nr 3 engine on takeoff. Maintenance had opened at sfo and had not tightened down.
- [Incident 19800120016279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800120016279I.md): Boeing 707331B · Pittsburg, PA · Jan 20, 1980 · N774TW
  > Number one engine shutdown during climb out because of vibration. Compressor stall damage. Engine changed.
- [Incident 19800106011079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800106011079I.md): Boeing 707/ · Bangor, ME · Jan 6, 1980 · N28728
  > Uncontrollable cabin pressure. Outflow valve jammed open.
- [Incident 19790814031139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790814031139I.md): Boeing 707331B · Chicago, IL · Aug 14, 1979 · N18710
  > Aborted takeoff when leading edge flap light went out. Light placarded inop.
- [Incident 19790403012529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790403012529I.md): Boeing 707331B · Chicago, IL · Apr 3, 1979 · N18704 · Minor damage
  > Pilot struck a parked service truck with a wing tip during taxi.
- [Incident 19790224007659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790224007659I.md): Boeing 707331B · Columbus, OH · Feb 24, 1979 · N18706
  > Stabilizer trim malfunction caused by broken strand of cable which jammed jackscrew cable drum.
- [Incident 19781206022719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781206022719I.md): Boeing 707331B · Boston, MA · Dec 6, 1978 · N760TW
  > Takeoff aborted due to low power on one engine. Found an engine bleed air valve stuck.
- [Incident 19781124025679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781124025679I.md): Boeing 707/ · Chicago, IL · Nov 24, 1978 · N18711
  > Tire blew on landing.
- [Incident 19781121026259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781121026259I.md): Boeing 707331B · Boston, MA · Nov 21, 1978 · N778TW
  > Pilot declared an emergency due to smoke in cabine. Found faulty temperature indicator for freon system
- [Incident 19781019030629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781019030629I.md): Boeing 707331B · Los Angeles, CA · Oct 19, 1978 · N18711 · Minor damage
  > Main wheel outer rim failed in flight, knocked away part of a gear door. Aircraft landed safely.
- [Incident 19780616046059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780616046059I.md): Boeing 707331B · Boston, MA · Jun 16, 1978 · N775TW
  > Left brake was smoking after landing. Brake assembly removed and repalaced, lock out was flat.

## 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 ('138366H')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-707-331b/incidents

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