# FAA incident reports: Boeing 727-222 A list on [Boeing 727-222](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-222.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 175 reports - [Incident 20050502006569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050502006569I.md): Boeing 727222 · Lincoln, NE · May 2, 2005 · N7644U > (-23) Ctt flight 109 enroute from den to mke experienced a smoke detector light illuminate during flight. Reset system, light re-illuminated. Cat's (central air transport) emergency policy and procedures were followed. Aircraft landed in lnk without incident.… - [Incident 20031105028309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031105028309I.md): Boeing 727222 · St Louis, MO · Nov 5, 2003 · N7644U > (-23) Ryan flight 128 declared emergency due to loss of oil pressure on #3 engine. Aircraft diverted to stl and landed without incident. Maintenance found oil filter bypass union to accessory gear box to be unsecured (helicoil damaged). They removed and… - [Incident 20020228036649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020228036649I.md): Boeing 727222 · Fort Wayne, IN · Feb 28, 2002 · N90AX > (-23) Flight 725 from fwa to bna: on climb out from fwa at 2000 feet, the #2 start valve light came on. The crew declared an emergency, ran the checklists, and dumped fuel. The crew returned to fwa, and the aircraft landed at fwa uneventful. - [Incident 20010803021989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010803021989I.md): Boeing 727222 · Washington, DC · Aug 3, 2001 · N7267U · Minor damage > (-23) Both left MLG tires blew out on landing, damage to strut, strut door, flap inbd lft and #1 engine. - [Incident 20001221028309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001221028309I.md): Boeing 727222 · Wichita, KS · Dec 21, 2000 · N7267U > (-23)Flight 382 enroute from las to ord experienced smoke in the cockpit. Aircraft diverted to ict and landed without incident. United airlines maintenance personnel found burned up gasper fan. Deferred at per the MEL and returned to service. - [Incident 20001204022049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001204022049I.md): Boeing 727222 · San Francisco, CA · Dec 4, 2000 · N7258U · Minor damage > (-23)On December 04, 2000, an united airlines inc. (ual) Boeing 727-222 aircraft, registration number N7258U, nose number 7158, flight number 1447 was being pushed back and taxied for maintenance at the san franciso international airport. During pushback… - [Incident 20000627032909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000627032909I.md): Boeing 727222 · Columbia, SC · Jun 27, 2000 · N7643U · Minor damage > (-23)The pilot in command stated that during landing he was slightly out of alignment with the runway, he made a right hand correction and landed normal. Post flight inspection revealed the right wing had contacted the runway, causing damage to the leading… - [Incident 20000215003029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000215003029I.md): Boeing 727222 · Kansas City, MO · Feb 15, 2000 · N180AX > On 2-15-2000, kitty hawk flight 1772 made an unscheduled landing at Kansas City International Airport. The pilot reported on log page 2079-44, that during flap retraction, after takeoff, flap indication was outboard flaps remained at 5 degrees, inboard went… - [Incident 20000213043989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000213043989I.md): Boeing 727222 · Des Moines, IA · Feb 13, 2000 · N7452U > (-23) United flight 1190 was enroute to Des Moines, IA from denver, CO. The flight crew declared an emergency due to a problem with the ailerons being extremely stiff when attempting right turns. The aircraft made an uneventful landing at Des Moines. United… - [Incident 20000119001049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000119001049I.md): Boeing 727222 · Buffalo, NY · Jan 19, 2000 · N7295U > (-23) On Wednesday, January 19, 2000, at approximately 0916 local, a united airlines B-727, N729RU, experienced a #3 engine fire warning at V1 on takeoff from Buffalo niagara international airport, Buffalo, NY. The crew shut down the engine and the fire… - [Incident 19991105031139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991105031139I.md): Boeing 727222 · Rochester, NY · Nov 5, 1999 · N7279U · Minor damage > (-23) On Friday, November 5, 1999 at 1341 local, united airlines flight 550 was taxiing to gate 22 after an uneventful landing at Rochester international airport. The aircraft was under the command of captain patrick j. bowman and was taxiing with the nose… - [Incident 19990918028329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990918028329I.md): Boeing 727222 · Syracuse, NY · Sep 18, 1999 · N7282U > (-23) On Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 1810 EDT, a Boeing 727, N7282U, flight 1050, operated by united airlines, during push-back from the gate at Syracuse Hancock International Airport experienced problems with the aft stairs warning light illuminating.… - [Incident 19990914035449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990914035449I.md): Boeing 727200 · Newark, NJ · Sep 14, 1999 · N7261U · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot taxied aircraft to gate 12 without the assistance of guide when left wing tip struck a contractor's dump struck that was parked performing surface repair work. Left wing tip damaged and outboard leading edge slat. [privacy data omitted] - [Incident 19990601023359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990601023359I.md): Boeing 727222 · Middletown, PA · Jun 1, 1999 · N7464U > (-23) Number 3 engine went to uncontrolled full power during take off sequence. Shut down of the engine was initiated and take off was aborted. Stambaugh air service found bolt connecting throttle to the fuel control unit in the engine cowl. Privacy data… - [Incident 19990408017879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990408017879I.md): Boeing 727222 · Kansas City, MO · Apr 8, 1999 · N7445U > (-5) On 4-08-99 at 1931 central time, united airlines flight #1066, a Boeing 727-222A, reported fluid leaking out of the #2 engine after engine start. United airlines maintenance controllers thompson and doyle contacted trans world airlines for contract… - [Incident 19990109008779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990109008779I.md): Boeing 727222 · Minneapolis, MN · Jan 9, 1999 · N7449U > (-5)Rt. Gear door lites on with gear handle in up position. Both red and amber lites were on, recycled gear, no help. Returned to msp and landed without incident. Maintenance accomplished test of landing gear door warning switch per. MEL 3245N test was good.… - [Incident 19981205042899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981205042899I.md): Boeing 727222 · Syracuse, NY · Dec 5, 1998 · N7443U > On December 5, 1998, at 1259 EDT a Boeing 727-222, s/n 21897, N7443U, registered to united airlines inc., did a precautionary landing, because the number one engine oil quantity decreased on 3/4 gallons at cruise power. The aircraft, enroute to boston, MA,… - [Incident 19980710037229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980710037229I.md): Boeing 727222 · Akron, CO · Jul 10, 1998 · N7447U > (-5)Crew had a lower aft body overheat light come on during climb out of denver international airport. Crew performed the abnormal procedures but was unable to extinguish the light., but during the procedure noticed that the #2 engine oil temp was climbing… - [Incident 19980617030539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980617030539I.md): Boeing 727222 · Omaha, NE · Jun 17, 1998 · N7294U > Aircraft on takeoff roll at 80 knots when the #3 engine oil pressure dropped to 36 PSI. The pilot aborted the takeoff. Contract maintenance swapped the #1 and #3 oil pressures gauges, cleaned the cannon plugs and returned the aircraft to service. The aircraft… - [Incident 19980427014979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980427014979I.md): Boeing 727222 · Miami, FL · Apr 27, 1998 · N7277U > Shutdown NR3 engine on takeoff after loud bang and vibration. High N1 and N2 pumped fuel. Debris started grass fire - [Incident 19980219006639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980219006639I.md): Boeing 727222 · Omaha, NE · Feb 19, 1998 · N7260U > Narrative: on 02-19-98 uala flight 448, a Boeing 727-222 enroute des moines, IA to denver, co lost oil pressure in the #1 engine. The crew shut down the engine and diverted to Omaha, NE. Maintenance found the oil pump had failed. The engine was changed. - [Incident 19980126002349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980126002349I.md): Boeing 727222 · Kansas City, MO · Jan 26, 1998 · N7273U · Minor damage > Narrative: during takeoff, #1 engine strut overheat light illuminated. Pilot pulled power back to idle after stabilized flight in pattern at mci. With throttle at idle, overheat light went out. Throttle advanced, caused overheat light to illuminate again.… - [Incident 19970529017489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970529017489I.md): Boeing 727222 · Grand Rapids, MI · May 29, 1997 · N7275U > Narrative: on may 29, 1997, at 11:50 EST, a B-727, N7275U, while taxiing on taxiway d&f right main tires went off pavement into the dirt, where it then got stuck. Investigation showed that the rt main landing gear did not sustain any damage. There was no… - [Incident 19970227005149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970227005149I.md): Boeing 727222 · Buffalo, NY · Feb 27, 1997 · N7454U > Narrative: on February 27, 1997, at 10:19 EST, united airlines, flight 8182, with 46 passengers and 6 crew members, on approach, shut down engine #3 due to a loss of engine oil pressure. The aircraft landed on runway 23 in Buffalo, NY without incident. The… - [Accident 19960428014539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960428014539A.md): Boeing 727222 · Chicago, IL · Apr 28, 1996 · N7443U > Encountered known turbulence on descent for airport. Flight attendant thrown to floor broke tailbone. Seat light on (-23) during a descent into Chicago o'Hare airport united flight 392 a Boeing 727, experienced moderate turbulence. One flight attendant was… - [Incident 19950705047489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950705047489I.md): Boeing 727200 · Kansas City, MO · Jul 5, 1995 · N7279U > Narrative: uala flight 704, July 5, 1996 was properly dispatched from denver, Colorado to Kansas City, Missouri with 21800 pounds of fuel. Kansas City weather was thin scattered clouds. Denver weather had thunderstorms in the area. The schedule times were:… - [Incident 19950514022419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950514022419I.md): Boeing 727222 · Cleveland, OH · May 14, 1995 · N7295U > Low oil pressure NR3 engine. Shut down. Diverted cle. Garlock seal fuel pump drive seal failed. - [Incident 19950510025289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950510025289I.md): Boeing 727222 · Toledo, OH · May 10, 1995 · N90AX · Minor damage > On takeoff unsecured pallets travel rearward stuck aft bulkhead and door. Aborted. Pallets went forward hit wall. - [Incident 19950126003949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950126003949I.md): Boeing 727200 · Washington, DC · Jan 26, 1995 · N7451U · Minor damage > Narrative: after landing on dca runway 36 at night, ual 626, N7451U, a Boeing 727-200, was cleared to taxi to gate 26. While taxiing onto the gate 26 ramp, the aircraft struck a chain link construction fence with its right wing. Investigation revealed that… - [Incident 19941109041079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941109041079I.md): Boeing 727222 · Albany, NY · Nov 9, 1994 · N7297U > Smoke in cabin on approach. Shut down packs. One pack was MEL out of service. Continued flight. - [Incident 19941014039459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941014039459I.md): Boeing 727222 · Buffalo, NY · Oct 14, 1994 · N7445U > Inboard trailing edge flaps fatled fully retract on climbout. Returned. Maintenance reset circuit breakers. Ops ok. - [Incident 19930912039569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930912039569I.md): Boeing 727222 · Denver, CO · Sep 12, 1993 · N7292U > Smoke in cabin after landing. Evacuated. Found right pack cooling fan had malfunctioned. - [Incident 19930312023979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930312023979I.md): Boeing 727222 · Houston, TX · Mar 12, 1993 · N7456U > Pilot made a go around due to crosswind on runway 8. Landed on runway 12 on second try. - [Incident 19930101000999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930101000999I.md): Boeing 727222 · Kansas City, MO · Jan 1, 1993 · N7276U · Minor damage > NR2 engine fire warning light on. Discharged bottle. Returned. Found NR2 starter disintegrated. - [Incident 19921027049579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921027049579I.md): Boeing 727222 · Rochester, NY · Oct 27, 1992 · N7447U > Experienced hydraulic fluctuations on lowering flaps. Landed safely. Replaced a leaking stabilizer power unit. - [Incident 19920915043619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920915043619I.md): Boeing 727222 · Kansas City, MO · Sep 15, 1992 · N7634U > Failed to show a left gear down and locked. Made go-around. Replaced indicator bulb. Landed safely. - [Incident 19920903043379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920903043379I.md): Boeing 727 · Kansas City, MO · Sep 3, 1992 · N7620U > NR3 slat would not retract on climb. Returned. NR3 slat actuator was found to be bypassing internally. - [Incident 19920811034759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920811034759I.md): Boeing 727222 · Lincoln, NE · Aug 11, 1992 · N7290U > Failure of left gear to retract and loss of a system hydraulic pressure. Gear uplock flex hose had failed. - [Incident 19920705030269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920705030269I.md): Boeing 727222 · Savannah, GA · Jul 5, 1992 · N7262U > Smoke from circuit breaker panel en route. Diverted for landing. Ballast on circuit breaker panel light caused smoke - [Incident 19920612032249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920612032249I.md): Boeing 727222 · Phoenix, AZ · Jun 12, 1992 · N7443U · Minor damage > After starting engines captain thought he had clearance to release brakes. Rolled onto tow bar. Tug not removed. - [Incident 19920611023229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920611023229I.md): Boeing 727222 · Des Moines, IA · Jun 11, 1992 · N7639U > Flaps froze on takeoff. Diverted. Landed safely. Right outboard flap jackscrew jammed in fairing. - [Incident 19920422024099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920422024099I.md): Boeing 727222 · Little Rock, AR · Apr 22, 1992 · N7443U · Minor damage > Crew learned aft cargo door open after departure. Returned. Crew failed to notice warning light. - [Incident 19920421013719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920421013719I.md): Boeing 727222 · Sioux City, IA · Apr 21, 1992 · N7283U > High wind and slick runway caused aircraft to slide to edge of runway. Stuck in snow. Passengers taken to terminal. - [Incident 19920418014629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920418014629I.md): Boeing 727222 · Kansas City, MO · Apr 18, 1992 · N7625U > Experienced flap indication problem. Landed safely. Found outboard flap bypass valve separating from drive motor. - [Incident 19920414018129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920414018129I.md): Boeing 727222 · Allentown, PA · Apr 14, 1992 · N7640U · Minor damage > Aircraft hit jetway on departure from gate. Marshaller and wing walker tried to signal pilot. - [Incident 19920321009479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920321009479I.md): Boeing 727222 · Cleveland, OH · Mar 21, 1992 · N7456U > NR3 engine shut down due to low oil pressure and high oil temperature. Found oil pressure transmitter cracked. - [Incident 19920302007289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920302007289I.md): Boeing 727222 · Indianapolis, IN · Mar 2, 1992 · N7631U > Smoke in cabin. Diverted to Indianapolis. Found cause of smoke to be a failed gasper motor. - [Incident 19920112003689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920112003689I.md): Boeing 727222 · Denver, CO · Jan 12, 1992 · N7286U > Crew had TCAS alert in holding pattern. Non-radar separation lost when aircraft descended. - [Incident 19920112001629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920112001629I.md): Boeing 727222 · Covington - Cin, OH · Jan 12, 1992 · N7261U > A system hydraulic failure en route. Diverted and landed safely. Left inbound flap hydraulic drive motor seal blew - [Incident 19920109001229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920109001229I.md): Boeing 727222 · Memphis, TN · Jan 9, 1992 · N7457U > Crew started APU upon gate arrival it torched. Passenger screamed fire. Pilot ordered evacuation. No slides used. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-222/incidents.md?page=2 ## 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 ('1384073') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-222/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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