# FAA incident reports: Boeing 727-22

A list on [Boeing 727-22](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-22.md).

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

Page 1 of 2 · 94 reports

- [Incident 20010713016559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010713016559I.md): Boeing 72722 · Memphis, TN · Jul 13, 2001 · N189FE · Minor damage
  > (-23) Crew experience #3 engine fire warning just after takeoff at 100 ft. crew initiated procedures and extinguished fire. Aircraft returned to mem and landed without incident. Preliminary observations indicate that the fire was contained and apparently…
- [Incident 19990930028169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990930028169I.md): Boeing 72722 · Rochester, NY · Sep 30, 1999 · N149FE
  > (-23) On Thursday, September 30, 1999, during approach to roc, the flight crew of a federal express B-727-100, N149FE, lowered the landing gear. All the gear gave a green light except the nose. The nose gear free fell into position and was then cranked into…
- [Incident 19990218011409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990218011409I.md): Boeing 72722 · Rochester, NY · Feb 18, 1999 · N181FE
  > On Thursday, February 18, 1999, a B-727-22, federal express flight 1492 extended the landing gear during approach to Rochester international airport. The NLG light stayed red, indicating an unsafe gear condition. The pilot executed a missed approach and…
- [Incident 19981119042589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981119042589I.md): Boeing 72722 · Rochester, NY · Nov 19, 1998 · N148FE
  > (-5)On Thursday, November 19, 1998, during approach to Rochester international airport, N148FE, a B-727-100, operated by federal express, experienced a flap asymmetry trip, locking the outboard flaps at 2 degrees. The aircraft landed without incident and…
- [Incident 19980317012869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980317012869I.md): Boeing 72722 · Rochester, NY · Mar 17, 1998 · N193FE · Minor damage
  > Narrative: on Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 2231 local, a B727-22, operated by federal express, took off from the Rochester international airport bound for mem. During the takeoff roll, the crew noticed the #4 anti-skid light flickering. After rotation, the…
- [Incident 19970121008389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970121008389I.md): Boeing 72722 · Oklahoma City, OK · Jan 21, 1997 · N198FE
  > Narrative: the aircraft departed Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for memphis, Tennessee, declared an emergency and returned to okc due to illumination of smoke detector. Sensor light and fumes in cargo hold. The aircraft landed without incident, stopped on taxiway…
- [Incident 19940706031369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940706031369I.md): Boeing 72722 · Buffalo, NY · Jul 6, 1994 · N198FE
  > Usafe gear indication. Used manual landed safe. Towed to gate. Hydraulic flap motor leaking. Replaced motor.
- [Incident 19940616028669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940616028669I.md): Boeing 727C3 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Jun 16, 1994 · N193FE
  > Smoke in cabin on climbout. Returned. Gaspax fan had popped circuit breaker. Replaced motor after deferral NR2124.
- [Incident 19940301007029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940301007029I.md): Boeing 72722 · Raleigh-Durham, NC · Mar 1, 1994 · N149FE
  > Unsafe gear indication on approach. Landed safely. Found nose gear downlock switch faulty.
- [Incident 19940119008179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940119008179I.md): Boeing 72722 · Rochester, NY · Jan 19, 1994 · N191FE
  > Narrative: on January 19, 1994 at approximately 0940 EST, a Boeing 727 aircraft owned by federal express corporation and operating as fedex 971, landed at the Rochester, NY airport. As the aircraft taxied in, the aft airstair door dropped open. Company…
- [Incident 19930710036759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930710036759I.md): Boeing 72722 · Tallahassee, FL · Jul 10, 1993 · N187FE · Minor damage
  > Left wing tip struck a construction truck while taxiing to ramp area. Truck had not pulled FAR enough off taxiway.
- [Incident 19930423018149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930423018149I.md): Boeing 72722 · Cleveland, OH · Apr 23, 1993 · N147FE · Minor damage
  > Blew NR1 and NR4 tires on landing rollout. Found NR4 main anti-skid spider was broken.
- [Incident 19920621030409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920621030409I.md): Boeing 72722 · Savannah, GA · Jun 21, 1992 · N28KA
  > Passenger threw a miniature liquor bottle at flight attendants head. Hit cockpit door. Arrested on arrival.
- [Incident 19910618028369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910618028369I.md): Boeing 72722 · San Antonio, TX · Jun 18, 1991 · N707DH
  > NR2 engine compressor stall when power retarded. Stalls continued on climb. Returned. Faulty fuel control.
- [Incident 19910328016859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910328016859I.md): Boeing 72722 · Indianapolis, IN · Mar 28, 1991 · N283AT
  > Smoke in cockpit after takeoff. Closed bleed valves and returned. Oil in air conditioning due to over servicing.
- [Incident 19910220006369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910220006369I.md): Boeing 72722 · Rochester, NY · Feb 20, 1991 · N198FE
  > Lost a system hydraulic quantity on gear retraction. Returned. Landed safely. Replaced line in wheel well.
- [Incident 19901226062259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901226062259I.md): Boeing 72722 · Indianapolis, IN · Dec 26, 1990 · N181FE
  > NR2 engine failure after rotation. Returned. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19901221062879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901221062879I.md): Boeing 72722 · Indianapolis, IN · Dec 21, 1990 · N283AT
  > NR3 engine oil pressure low. Shutdown and returned. Replaced pressure transmitter and switch vents.
- [Incident 19901219065899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901219065899I.md): Boeing 72722 · Colorado Spring, CO · Dec 19, 1990 · N40486 · Minor damage
  > NR1 engine failed after takeoff. Secured engine and continued to denver. Turbine damaged to 2 stages.
- [Incident 19901002059869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901002059869I.md): Boeing 72722 · Rochester, NY · Oct 2, 1990 · N7017U
  > Lost a hydraulic system on approach. Hand cranked gear down. Left gear box motor had blown seal.
- [Incident 19900914058229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900914058229I.md): Boeing 72722 · Mobile, AL · Sep 14, 1990 · N40483 · Minor damage
  > On power back from gate the right wing struck a light pole.
- [Incident 19900628032349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900628032349I.md): Boeing 72722 · Rochester, NY · Jun 28, 1990 · N7011U
  > Strut overheat light on approach. Shut engine down. Normal landing. Replaced sensor.
- [Incident 19900515028439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900515028439I.md): Boeing 72722 · West Palm Beach, FL · May 15, 1990 · N40486
  > Lost a system hydraulic pressure after takeoff. Returned. Towed to gate with gears pinned.
- [Incident 19900204006689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900204006689I.md): Boeing 72722 · Buffalo, NY · Feb 4, 1990 · N39KA
  > Fuel found on taxiway and runway after departure. Suspect surge tank full and overflowed.
- [Incident 19891121064879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891121064879I.md): Boeing 72722 · Albany, NY · Nov 21, 1989 · N7020U · Minor damage
  > A baggage cart came loose and rolled into fuselage. Taxied back to gate. Had dent and crack in skin.
- [Incident 19891103059249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891103059249I.md): Boeing 72722 · Earle, AR · Nov 3, 1989 · N198FE · Minor damage
  > On descent hit flock of birds. Some penetrated radome and cockpit. Damaged inboard slat.
- [Incident 19890923057469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890923057469I.md): Boeing 72722 · St Louis, MO · Sep 23, 1989 · N286AT · Minor damage
  > After ground marshal had truck moved, he directed pilot to proceed. Left wing tip hit truck.
- [Incident 19890816049629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890816049629I.md): Boeing 72722 · Washington, DC · Aug 16, 1989 · N7020U · Minor damage
  > Bang on climb. NR3 engine epr dropped. Returned. Right side water servicing door missing. Fan blade damaged.
- [Incident 19890624033059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890624033059I.md): Boeing 72722 · Washington, DC · Jun 24, 1989 · N7009U · Minor damage
  > NR2 engine failure on takeoff. Returned. Had fire warning. Found an uncontained compressor disk failure.
- [Incident 19890110007309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890110007309I.md): Boeing 727100 · Lincoln, NE · Jan 10, 1989 · N7011U
  > On descent, engine thrust reverse unlock light came on. No defects found.
- [Incident 19890107005379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890107005379I.md): Boeing 72722 · Cleveland, OH · Jan 7, 1989 · N7027U
  > Aircraft had hydraulic malfunction. Unscheduled landing at Cleveland. Cause not stated.
- [Incident 19871028071589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871028071589I.md): Boeing 72722 · Las Vegas, NV · Oct 28, 1987 · N27KA
  > Airline lost hydraulic a system. Veered off runway during landing. Anti skid control valve disabled right brakes.
- [Incident 19871022063269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871022063269I.md): Boeing 72722 · Wichita, KS · Oct 22, 1987 · N7023U
  > Nose gear doors did not close after takeoff. Returned safely. Serviced the struts, aircraft departed.
- [Incident 19870623069429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870623069429I.md): Boeing 72722 · Chicago, IL · Jun 23, 1987 · N7054U · Minor damage
  > Aircraft was taxied onto a closed portion of taxiway. Wingtip struck a round service vehicle.
- [Incident 19861224077139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861224077139I.md): Boeing 72722 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Dec 24, 1986 · N7015U · Minor damage
  > Aircraft tires blown and directional control was lost as anti skid failed on rollout. Struck runway lights.
- [Incident 19860826054709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860826054709I.md): Boeing 72722 · Lincoln, NE · Aug 26, 1986 · N7008U
  > A system hydraulic pressure lost when gear was retracted on takeoff. Returned and replaced hydraulic pump.
- [Incident 19860808047289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860808047289I.md): Boeing 727 · Reno, NV · Aug 8, 1986 · N7004U
  > Smoke was noticed coming from right wheel well during taxi after landing. Washdown fluid found in wheel well.
- [Incident 19860709067069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860709067069I.md): Boeing 72722 · Louisville, KY · Jul 9, 1986 · N7082U · Minor damage
  > Three tires blew after touchdown on wet runway. Improper use of brakes indicated.
- [Incident 19860618069449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860618069449I.md): Boeing 72722 · Chicago, IL · Jun 18, 1986 · N7007U
  > Loss of pressurization during climb. Diverted. Forward door hinge cover torn and hinge bracket was broken.
- [Incident 19860522031909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860522031909I.md): Boeing 72722 · Dallas, TX · May 22, 1986 · N40483 · Damage unknown
  > Number 2 engine failed during takeoff roll. Aborted. Tailpipe fire extinguished. Compressor blades had failed.
- [Incident 19860507029409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860507029409I.md): Boeing 72722 · Omaha, NE · May 7, 1986 · N7062U
  > NR3 engine shutdown en route due to low oil pressure reading.
- [Incident 19860417022929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860417022929I.md): Boeing 72722 · Chicago, IL · Apr 17, 1986 · N7004U · Minor damage
  > During landing aircraft left main tires blew out. Antiskid was inoperative and deferred per minimum equipment list.
- [Incident 19860208019779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860208019779I.md): Boeing 72722 · Bermuda, BD · Feb 8, 1986 · N283AT
  > Aircraft was 105 miles east of filed course. Omega error due to polar cap anomoly.
- [Incident 19851107065069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851107065069I.md): N40488 · Houston, TX · Nov 7, 1985 · N40488
  > Returned for landing when flight attendant crushed ring on her finger.
- [Incident 19851024059769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851024059769I.md): Boeing 72722 · Denver, CO · Oct 24, 1985 · N7010U · Minor damage
  > Secured engine in flight. Nr 1 engine oil bypass line pulled out of oil screen housing case. Threads stripped.
- [Incident 19850503022549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850503022549I.md): Boeing 72722 · Philadelphia, PA · May 3, 1985 · N40489 · Minor damage
  > Smoke coming from rear toilet. Extinguisher used and smoke dissipated. Found burned flush motor.
- [Incident 19850420042929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850420042929I.md): Boeing 72722 · Chicago, IL · Apr 20, 1985 · N7062U · Minor damage
  > Maintenance reported wingtip and flap edge damage. Crew apparently not aware. Proficiency checks for PIC and SIC.
- [Incident 19841028071459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841028071459I.md): Boeing 72722 · Corpus Christi, TX · Oct 28, 1984 · N40484
  > After takeoff outboard flaps would not retract more than 4 degrees. Flap toggle bearing gone, toggle bolt sheared.
- [Incident 19840725041809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840725041809I.md): Boeing 727100 · Phoenix, AZ · Jul 25, 1984 · N40481 · Minor damage
  > APU had an auto shutdown. Smoke coming from APU exhaust area. APU had an internal failure. Cause undetermined.
- [Incident 19840701076579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840701076579I.md): Boeing 72722 · Denver, CO · Jul 1, 1984 · N7011U · Minor damage
  > Engine shutdown due to vibration and loss of thrust. Returned to land. Fire bottles fired. Engine turbine failure.

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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 aircraft_model_code IN ('1384002')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-22/incidents

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