# FAA incident reports: Boeing 727-224

A list on [Boeing 727-224](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-224.md).

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

Page 1 of 3 · 119 reports

- [Incident 20190625024339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190625024339I.md): Boeing 727-224 · Lexington, KY · Jun 25, 2019 · N725CK · Minor damage
  > This aircraft landed on runway 22 at Lexington airport in daylight VFR with light winds and experienced a tail strike. Captain [privacy data omitted] was flying the aircraft on landing. Both the fe and fo advised the CA to go around on short final due to a…
- [Incident 20061104026259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061104026259I.md): Boeing 727224 · Atlanta, GA · Nov 4, 2006 · N747DH
  > (-23) While at FL330, fo [privacy data omitted] became ill. Capt [privacy data omitted] declared an emergency and diverted into katl. Approach, landing and taxi were uneventful. A/c was met by CFR and EMT and took f/o [privacy data omitted] to the hospital…
- [Incident 20031001029949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031001029949I.md): Boeing 727224 · Chicago, IL · Oct 1, 2003 · N69741 · Minor damage
  > (-23) On the 1 October 2003 planet airways flight 41 (originally given as department of justice flight 41) a Boeing 727-200 registration number N69741 landed at o'Hare international airport (ord) on runway 22R, upon landing the left main tires and wheels…
- [Incident 20030302007489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030302007489I.md): Boeing 727224 · State College, PA · Mar 2, 2003 · N296SC · Minor damage
  > (-23) On March 2, 2003, at 0940 local time falcon air express flight FA09982, contacted and damaged the approach lights during an ILS approach to runway 24 at (unv). The malsr lights at 200 and 400 feet from the runway threshold broke off at ground level. A…
- [Incident 20021022029709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021022029709I.md): Boeing 727224 · Fort Wayne, IN · Oct 22, 2002 · N79748
  > (-23) After landing, the a/c had to stop on the rw. A mechanic brought a pin out for the nose gear before he could taxi in.
- [Incident 20010210002599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010210002599I.md): Boeing 727224 · Rochester, NY · Feb 10, 2001 · N69739
  > (-23) On Saturday February 10, 2001, at 12:37 pm local time, a Boeing 727 aircraft, bearing registration number N69739, operated under 14 CFR part 121 as kitty hawk aircargo, inc., flight 2724, departed the Rochester international airport enroute to boston.…
- [Incident 20001230039349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001230039349I.md): Boeing 727224 · Fort Wayne, IN · Dec 30, 2000 · N79748
  > (-23)#3 Engine sut down due to fire warning light. Found lower fire loop connector had broken wires.
- [Incident 20001219027959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001219027959I.md): Boeing 727224 · Windsor Locks, CT · Dec 19, 2000 · N69740
  > (-23) On December 16, 2000, at approx. 14:00 hours, kitty hawk aircargo inc's 727, N6970 arrived at Bradley International Airport where it remained until it's next flight on December 18, 2000. The a/c remained parked on the cargo ramp from December 16th to…
- [Accident 20000910007999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000910007999A.md): Boeing 727224 · Minneapolis, MN · Sep 10, 2000 · N296SC · No damage
  > (-23) Sun country airlines flight 791, during taxi for departure, experienced main landing gear number 3 wheel fracture. The wheel separated with extreme force causing substantial damage to the aircraft. Passengers were deplaned through the main cabin door to…
- [Incident 19990728032009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990728032009I.md): Boeing 727224 · Toledo, OH · Jul 28, 1999 · N69740
  > (-23) After take-off from tol enroute to atl, the flight crew received a windshear, stall warning, indications in loss of airspeed, and an altimeter "no climb". The crew dumped fuel and declared an emergency. The aircraft returned to tol with no further…
- [Incident 19990126010429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990126010429I.md): Boeing 727224 · Kansas City, MO · Jan 26, 1999 · N69740
  > On 01/26/99, kitty hawk air cargo (gaia) flight #1711 originating from el paso, TX (elp) en route to Kansas City International (mdi) #2 engine oil quantity fell to zero in-flight. Engine windmilled in flight for approximately 20 minutes at 10 PSI oil pressure…
- [Accident 19981007035229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981007035229A.md): Boeing 727224 · Miami, FL · Oct 7, 1998 · N66734 · Substantial damage
  > On October 7, 1998, about 0710 eastern daylight time, a Boeing 727-224, N66734, operated by Continental airlines, inc. as flight 1521, title 14 CFR part 121 scheduled domestic passenger service from Miami, Florida to houston, Texas, had an uncontained failure…
- [Incident 19961110044819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961110044819I.md): Boeing 727224 · El Paso, TX · Nov 10, 1996 · N69735
  > Narrative: Continental airlines flt 1808 departed phx to iah on 11/10/96. The cabin could not be pressurized following takeoff. The crew elected to divert into El Paso for repairs. Maint found the pressure controller had failed. It was placarded and the…
- [Incident 19961019036619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961019036619I.md): Boeing 727224 · Pittsburgh, PA · Oct 19, 1996 · N79748
  > Narrative: an interview with ass't station manager, geoffrey hale and a review of records revealed that on October 19, 1996, at 1442 hrs. Uct (1842 EDT), Continental flight 2064, a B-727-200, N79748, charter a/c for the professional football team baltimore…
- [Incident 19951107036249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951107036249I.md): Boeing 727224 · Panama City, PN · Nov 7, 1995 · N79750 · Substantial damage
  > Plane sitting on ramp, 1,200 lbs of matches caught fire, burned through caro compartment lining.
- [Incident 19930722034129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930722034129I.md): Boeing 727224 · Buffalo, NY · Jul 22, 1993 · N79745
  > NR1 engine strut overheat light on en route. Shut engine down. Diverted to Buffalo. Replaced a malfunctioning sensor
- [Incident 19930720041459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930720041459I.md): Boeing 727224 · Cleveland, OH · Jul 20, 1993 · N93738
  > Lost a system hydraulic quantity. Landed safely. Replaced a defective hydraulic flex hose on NR2 engine.
- [Incident 19930625030339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930625030339I.md): Boeing 727224 · Houston, TX · Jun 25, 1993 · N32716
  > NR2 engine vibration. Shut engine down. Diverted to Houston.NR2 center tube cracked allowing oil fire in engine.
- [Incident 19930622023369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930622023369I.md): Boeing 727224 · Houston, TX · Jun 22, 1993 · N93738
  > Smoke in cockpit and cabin on climb. Returned. Landed overweight safely. Appears compressor seal had failed.
- [Incident 19921022054759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921022054759I.md): Boeing 727224 · Babelthuap, KQ · Oct 22, 1992 · N69741 · Minor damage
  > Aircraft experienced severe turbulence at cruise altitude. Seat belt on. Continued to koror.
- [Incident 19920624026449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920624026449I.md): Boeing 727224 · Kansas City, MO · Jun 24, 1992 · N32721 · Minor damage
  > Experienced pressurization problem. Diverted to Kansas City. Found left water separator forward clamp off.
- [Incident 19920421018669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920421018669I.md): Boeing 727224 · Newark, NJ · Apr 21, 1992 · N66734 · Minor damage
  > Pilot advised passenger had observed portion of right wing break off. Returned. Inboard flap had separated.
- [Incident 19920320009389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920320009389I.md): Boeing 727224 · Newark, NJ · Mar 20, 1992 · N25729 · Minor damage
  > Wing tip upper surface access panel departed from aircraft. Caused by faulty wing tip light lens assembly failure.
- [Incident 19920106001169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920106001169I.md): Boeing 727224 · Omaha, NE · Jan 6, 1992 · N93738 · Minor damage
  > NR2 engine compressor stall on rotation. Returned. NR2 engine nose dome had separated from N-1TACH drive cover.
- [Incident 19910920042029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910920042029I.md): Boeing 727224 · Detroit, MI · Sep 20, 1991 · N88704 · Minor damage
  > Left main gear would not extend or retract. Aircraft landed runway and left main gear collapsed.
- [Incident 19910716034269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910716034269I.md): Boeing 727224 · Newark, NJ · Jul 16, 1991 · N88702 · Minor damage
  > Aircraft cleared to move into position for takeoff. Clipped wing of another aircraft.
- [Incident 19900812065479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900812065479I.md): Boeing 727224 · Bozeman, MT · Aug 12, 1990 · N69735 · Minor damage
  > Lost power NR3 engine and fire light. Use fire bottles. Dumped fuel. Returned. Starter exducer turbine pin failed.
- [Incident 19900522023969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900522023969I.md): Boeing 727224 · Portland, OR · May 22, 1990 · N32716
  > Loss of oil after departure. Shut down engine. Returned. Fuel oil cooler line fitting came loose.
- [Incident 19900306008569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900306008569I.md): Boeing 727224 · Syracuse, NY · Mar 6, 1990 · N79748
  > NR2 engine oil filter bypass warning light. Shut down and diverted for landing. Metal found in filter.
- [Incident 19900119011359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900119011359I.md): Boeing 727224 · Denver, CO · Jan 19, 1990 · N32718
  > Pilot instructed to roll out to end of runway. Ran nose gear off end of runway. Powered back and taxied to gate.
- [Incident 19890810046269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890810046269I.md): Boeing 727224 · Los Angeles, CA · Aug 10, 1989 · N88709 · Minor damage
  > Severe vibration in cruise. Descended and slowed. Found 20 inch crack in floor panel in wheel well.
- [Incident 19890618033859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890618033859I.md): Boeing 727224 · Wichita, KS · Jun 18, 1989 · N88706
  > Unscheduled landing due to medical emergency. Passenger with heart problem was taken to the hospital.
- [Incident 19890109009039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890109009039I.md): Boeing 727224 · Agana, Guam · Jan 9, 1989 · N69739
  > NR3 engine oil temperature rose on climb. Shutdown and returned. Engine fuel heater valve stuck in open position.
- [Incident 19880922060339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880922060339I.md): Boeing 727224 · Las Vegas, NV · Sep 22, 1988 · N88703
  > A system hydraulic quantity flow problem. Landed. Thumb tack between lines had made a hole in a return line.
- [Incident 19880907050889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880907050889I.md): Boeing 727224 · Fresno, CA · Sep 7, 1988 · N88706
  > Outboard tire on right gear failed on touchdown. Skid pattern showed tire wheel assembly locked at touchdown.
- [Incident 19880514029769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880514029769I.md): Boeing 727224 · Billings, MT · May 14, 1988 · N32719
  > Had a complete loss of hydraulic systems while taxiing for takeoff. Returned to gate.
- [Incident 19880503022389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880503022389I.md): Boeing 727224 · San Antonio, TX · May 3, 1988 · N88702
  > Hydraulic system a failed on landing rollout. Engine hydraulic pump pressure line had failed behind the fitting.
- [Incident 19880422022339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880422022339I.md): Boeing 727224 · Denver, CO · Apr 22, 1988 · N88712
  > Tower observed that the gear was up on final. Ordered PIL0T to go around. Landed safely. This was a training flight.
- [Accident 19880403009869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880403009869A.md): Boeing 727224 · Sarasota - Brad, FL · Apr 3, 1988 · N88703
  > Ground refueler became caught in slat as plane powered up. Captain was told all clear but did not use proper actions
- [Incident 19870929064569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870929064569I.md): Boeing 727224 · San Antonio, TX · Sep 29, 1987 · N88706
  > Entire cabin filled with smoke while parked at the gate. Passengers deplaned. Right pack control switch defective.
- [Incident 19870928073589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870928073589I.md): Boeing 727224 · Houston, TX · Sep 28, 1987 · N32721 · Minor damage
  > Pilot steered nose gear off taxiway into soft surface. Added power to taxi through. Main gear sunk into mud.
- [Incident 19870811054679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870811054679I.md): Boeing 727224 · St Louis, MO · Aug 11, 1987 · N88701
  > The airliner diverted due to a number 1 engine oil bypass light illumination. Screens clogged with carbon particles.
- [Incident 19870727067289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870727067289I.md): Boeing 727224 · Houston, TX · Jul 27, 1987 · N88701 · Minor damage
  > 3 Centerline lights were found damaged. The aircrafts tail skid was slightly damaged. Pilots deny tail contact.
- [Incident 19870704050599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870704050599I.md): Boeing 727224 · St Louis, MO · Jul 4, 1987 · N88715
  > As aircraft taxied from the gate the jet blast damaged terminal roof. Push back procedures have been changed.
- [Accident 19870225038971A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870225038971A.md): Boeing 727224 · Los Angeles, CA · Feb 25, 1987 · N88704
  > On takeoff, the wheel of the aircraft hit N98834 which was taxiing. ATC controllers did not ensure separation.
- [Incident 19870219017749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870219017749I.md): Boeing 727224 · Des Moines, IA · Feb 19, 1987 · N88701
  > Unruly passenger claimed he had chest pains after aircraft was diverted. Police removed passenger at the gate.
- [Incident 19861203076929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861203076929I.md): Boeing 727224 · Abilene, TX · Dec 3, 1986 · N88713
  > Smell noted in aft oven area. Aircraft diverted with oven power shut off. Found cooling motor burned.
- [Incident 19861125069939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861125069939I.md): Boeing 727224 · Ontario, CA · Nov 25, 1986 · N32721 · Minor damage
  > Passengers were evacuated when a cargo hold fire was reported. APU circuit breaker found smoldering.
- [Incident 19861020071829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861020071829I.md): Boeing 727224 · Corpus Christi, TX · Oct 20, 1986 · N69742
  > Diverted with a fuel problem. Found fuel system mismanaged by flight engineer.
- [Accident 19860805042149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860805042149A.md): Boeing 727224 · Lafayette, LA · Aug 5, 1986 · N32724
  > Passenger was injured when the aircraft encountered unexpected clear air turbulence. Seatbelt sign on.

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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 ('1384076')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-224/incidents

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