# FAA incident reports: Boeing 727-227 A list on [Boeing 727-227](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-227.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 77 reports - [Incident 20060727019039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060727019039I.md): Boeing 727227 · Louisville, KY · Jul 27, 2006 · N484FE > (-23) The pilot-in-command rejected a take-off during roll on runway 17L and was unable to maintain directional control and departed the left side of the runway, coming to rest in the grass with the tail section partially overhanging the active portion of the… - [Incident 20060531009399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060531009399I.md): Boeing 727227 · Kansas City, MO · May 31, 2006 · N79754 > (-23) On may 31, 2006 express net flt 204 a B-727-200 advised ATC of a hydraulic problem after gear retraction and declared an emergency. With emergency equipment standing by the aircraft landed without incident. Maintenance concluded that the "a" system… - [Incident 20050921031329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050921031329I.md): Boeing 727227 · Fort Wayne, IN · Sep 21, 2005 · N793A > (-23) During climbout, flight crew noticed the loss "a" system hyd. Flightcrew declared an emergency. The a/c landed at Fort Wayne without incident. Maintenance found two (2) hydraulic lines in air stair STA-1463 with holes. R&r'd lines iaw B727MM 20-10-5. An… - [Incident 20050728016599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050728016599I.md): Boeing 727227 · Oakland, CA · Jul 28, 2005 · N490FE > (-23) Approximately one hour into the flight when the aircraft was about 2000 feet AGL on final approach to oak, the most aft light in the main-cargo-smoke warning system illuminated. The fire bell and corresponding light intermittently sounded and… - [Incident 20040317006939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040317006939I.md): Boeing 727227 · Peoria, IL · Mar 17, 2004 · N489FE > (-23) On a revenue flight from msn to pia the flight crew experienced a loss of oil quantity and pressure on number 1 engine about 20 minutes after departure, on descent into pia. The a/c was about 60 miles north of pia. The PIC completed the #1 engine… - [Incident 20020430013159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020430013159I.md): Boeing 727227 · Des Moines, IA · Apr 30, 2002 · N793A · Minor damage > (-23) The express net B-727 landed on runway 13 at the Des Moines airport, Des Moines, IA on April 30, 2002 at 1218 z. the aircraft taxied down to the opposite end of the runway and attempted to turn left on taxiway D1, when the nose gear and right main… - [Incident 20020129006659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020129006659I.md): Boeing 727227 · Peoria, IL · Jan 29, 2002 · N482FE > (-23) Federal express flight 1450, enroute from memphis to Peoria, the pilot declared an emergency due to hydaulic failure. The aircraft landed without incident in Peoria on runway 13 and was towed to the gate after gear pins were installed. Hydraulic fluid… - [Incident 20010513013399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010513013399I.md): Boeing 727227 · Asheville, NC · May 13, 2001 · N783AT · Minor damage > (-23) On 05/13/01, American trans air operated a charter flight 6919 from indianapolis to Asheville, north carolina. [privacy data omitted] Was the pilot in command of this charter. Prior to landing, the crew was given instructions that the aircraft would be… - [Incident 20010407005849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010407005849I.md): Boeing 727227 · Pittsburgh, PA · Apr 7, 2001 · N783AT > (-23) On April 7, 2001, at 1209 E/1609Z, amta flight #594, a B-727, N783AT, s/n 2200, diverted to pit due to a fire warning light. During cruise at FL310, noted cargo fire light on CA glare shield (no fire warning bell sounded). Checked the cargo detections/… - [Incident 20001120022069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001120022069I.md): Boeing 727227 · Boston, MA · Nov 20, 2000 · N779AT · Minor damage > (-23) American trans air flight 592, B727, at the gate at Boston, was struck by a construction vehicle (rubber tired front end bucket loader) at 0606 EST, 11/20/00. The vehicle struck the right wingtip, trailing edge. No injuries to 99 passengers on board and… - [Incident 20000919029449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000919029449I.md): Boeing 727227 · Indianapolis, IN · Sep 19, 2000 · N495FE > (-23)First flight out of b check. Vibration experience at 250 KTS. The landing gear handle in the off position, with the handle up all lights were out, still had the vibration. After extension for landing the left gear red lights stayed on. An emergency was… - [Incident 20000523023219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000523023219I.md): Boeing 727227 · Nashville, TN · May 23, 2000 · N729AA · Minor damage > (-23)Baggage cart hit the aircraft, causing damage to the skin. Aircraft pulled out of service and repair team from aala arrived to accomplish permanent repair. - [Incident 20000428017639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000428017639I.md): Boeing 727227 · Kansas City, MO · Apr 28, 2000 · N729AA · Minor damage > (-23)On 4-28-00 at approxiamtely 1950, American airlines flight 1317 ingested a bird upon rotation for take-off. The bird was identified as a blue goose. It caused a severe engine failure of the #1 engine. The aicraft was taxied to the gate and passengers… - [Incident 19990712025679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990712025679I.md): Boeing 727227 · Indianapolis, IN · Jul 12, 1999 · N772AT > During climb out the lower aft body overheat light on, then standby hydraulic system "on" light and "overheat" light came on. Returned to Indianapolis. - [Incident 19990708023189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990708023189I.md): Boeing 727227 · Rochester, NY · Jul 8, 1999 · N491FE > (-23) On Thursday, July 8, 1999 at 0457 local, a federal express B727-227, N491FE, shut down the #3 engine due to a low pressure filter light. A landing at the Rochester international airport was made without incident. Upon inspection by maintenance, the #3… - [Incident 19990628025669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990628025669I.md): Boeing 727227 · Indianapolis, IN · Jun 28, 1999 · N772AT > Climbing through flight level 18.0 the number one engine oil pressure dropped to 35 PSI, oil temperature increased to 120*. Throttle retarded, oil pressure remained at 35 PSI, oil pressure began to recover on approach to Indianapolis airport. - [Incident 19990627039309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990627039309I.md): Boeing 727227 · St Petersburg-C, FL · Jun 27, 1999 · N779AT > On June 27, 199, at 0230 EST, a Boeing 727, N779AT operated by American trans air lost a block off plate during climb out, the aircraft was not damaged and no injuries occured on the aircraft or ground. The flight orignated at st. Petersburg, FL, on June 27,… - [Incident 19990624039709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990624039709I.md): Boeing 727227 · Memphis, TN · Jun 24, 1999 · N490FE > On June 29, 1999, at 25,000 feet, federal express corporation aircraft #N490FE, enroute from mem-rdu, encountered a #4 cargo smoke deterction warning and fire aural warning. The aircraft declarded an emergency and made an uneventful landing at mem. The flight… - [Incident 19990617018929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990617018929I.md): Boeing 727227 · New Orleans, LA · Jun 17, 1999 · N490FE > (-5)*All aircraft times are as of 06-30-99 **all crew times are at fedex only. The captain stated that while climbing throught FL280, the #3 position main cargo smoke alarm, warning lights and the fire bell were activated. The crew followed the emergency… - [Incident 19980701026349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980701026349I.md): Boeing 727227 · Indianapolis, IN · Jul 1, 1998 · N484FE > While on final approach the crew smelled smoke in the cockpit and declared an emergency. An uneventful landing was made. The crew stated that the smoke smelled of a wood or paper fire. A thorough inspection of the aircraft found no indication of any problems.… - [Incident 19970614028469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970614028469I.md): Boeing 727227 · Orlando, FL · Jun 14, 1997 · N79771 > Fe-hurtt iii, carl preston #221466862(dtw) a/c was ready for departure when the cabin filled with smoke 2250Z. PIC notified mco tower that they had smoke in the cabin and cockpit. He veered off the runway to evacuate the aircraft. The aircraft was… - [Incident 19970225007099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970225007099I.md): Boeing 727227 · Syracuse, NY · Feb 25, 1997 · N489FE > Narrative: on February 25, 1997 at 22:48 EST, a Boeing 727-227, operated by federal express, experienced an apparent compressor stall while climbing through 1000 feet after take-off from runway 28 at Syracuse, new york. The flight returned to the point of… - [Incident 19961109044839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961109044839I.md): Boeing 727227 · El Paso, TX · Nov 9, 1996 · N76753 > Narrative: Continental flt 1425 diverted into elp due to a fuel leak in #1 tank. The aircraft was grounded and company maintenance called in for repairs. Maintenance could not duplicate the problem, but suspect the transfer valve had stuck open. Aircraft… - [Incident 19961002042109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961002042109I.md): Boeing 727227 · Indianapolis, IN · Oct 2, 1996 · N773AT > Smoke in cockpit boiler VORTAC. Diverted ind. Right heater exchange panel delaminated. Ducts seals broken. - [Incident 19960817027029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960817027029I.md): Boeing 727227 · Kansas City, MO · Aug 17, 1996 · N480FE · Substantial damage > Narrative: on 8/17/96, federal express flight 1284 taxied to the runway for takeoff. When the aircrew advanced engine power for takeoff, they felt very strong aircraft vibrations. The aircrew retarded the engine throttles and aborted takeoff. Maintenance… - [Incident 19960411013851I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960411013851I.md): Boeing 727227 · Chicago, IL · Apr 11, 1996 · N773AT · Minor damage > Narrative: on April 11, 1996, at about 11:00 p.m. at Chicago's Midway airport, an American trans air, B-727, N773AT was push back from gate C-5 for a maintenance taxi to the hangar. During the push back, aircraft N773AT was pushed too FAR back past the center… - [Incident 19950814038349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950814038349I.md): Boeing 727227 · Houston, TX · Aug 14, 1995 · N88770 > Left main gear departed paved surface during taxi to ramp. Sank into soft soil. - [Incident 19950519013729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950519013729I.md): Boeing 727227 · Brooksville, FL · May 19, 1995 · N76752 > (.4) While the flight was cruising in smooth air, an elderly passenger fell as he exited the lavatory. It was later determined that he experience a broken hip. - [Incident 19940713026369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940713026369I.md): Boeing 727 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Jul 13, 1994 · N778AT · Minor damage > On climbout slats failed retract. Lost a hydraulic pressure. Found slat actuator separated. 6 of 8 acuators missing - [Incident 19940222008649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940222008649I.md): Boeing 727227 · Middletown, PA · Feb 22, 1994 · N483FE · Minor damage > Pilot struck a ice and snow bank with left wing tip while taxiing for departure. - [Incident 19940127016419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940127016419I.md): Boeing 727227 · Houston, TX · Jan 27, 1994 · N79754 > Narrative: aircraft taxied to 14L for departure but due to thunderstorm at the departure end of that runway, the crew was instructed to taxi to runway 32R for takeoff via 14L and exit on taxiway wh to taxiway wb. As aircraft turned to align with taxiway wb,… - [Accident 19931115047509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931115047509A.md): Boeing 727227 · Chicago, IL · Nov 15, 1993 · N16762 · Substantial damage > Delayed gear extension due extended final. Distracted by traffic and GPWS. Flared. Noted gear. Tail hit on go around - [Incident 19930720035369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930720035369I.md): Boeing 727 · West Palm Beach, FL · Jul 20, 1993 · N76753 > B system hydraulic pressure went to zero on climb. Proceeded to destination. Replaced upper rudder control unit. - [Incident 19930420022069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930420022069I.md): Boeing 727227 · Appleton, WI · Apr 20, 1993 · N485FE > Aircraft drifted to right side of runway on rollout. Came to rest with main gears off runway. - [Accident 19930309011629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930309011629A.md): Boeing 727227 · Houston, TX · Mar 9, 1993 · N79754 > TCAS issued hard resolution alert to climb. Turned on seat belt sign. Abrupt climb. Traffic T38. Passenger injured. - [Incident 19921218056499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921218056499I.md): Boeing 727227 · West Palm Beach, FL · Dec 18, 1992 · N76753 > Had loss of steering on landing rollout. Towed to gate. Found apex pin missing. Located pin on runway. - [Incident 19921022051149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921022051149I.md): Boeing 727227 · Grand Junction, CO · Oct 22, 1992 · N16762 > Complete a system hydraulic failure after departure. Returned. Found left main gear door retract cylinder ruptured. - [Incident 19920629034459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920629034459I.md): Boeing 727200 · Middletown, PA · Jun 29, 1992 · N478FE > NR3 engine low oil pressure. Shut engine down. Diverted to Harrisburg. Found oil pressure switch had failed. - [Incident 19920611023319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920611023319I.md): Boeing 727227 · Albany, NY · Jun 11, 1992 · N495FE > NR1 smoke detector in main cargo area. Very slight smoke aroma. Landed safely. Replaced faulty smoke detector. - [Incident 19911121057879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911121057879I.md): Boeing 727222 · Kansas City, MO · Nov 21, 1991 · N76752 > High voltage in ac generating system,returned. NR1 generator placarded inoperative. - [Incident 19910411016839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910411016839I.md): Boeing 727222 · Covington - Cin, OH · Apr 11, 1991 · N717AA · Minor damage > Aircraft wing tip scraped the runup area blast fence while making a turn into the runup area. - [Incident 19910119004369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910119004369I.md): Boeing 727222 · Fairbanks, AK · Jan 19, 1991 · N306AS > Smoke coming from overhead vents in cabin. Returned. Maintenance changed a filter on the air conditioning system. - [Incident 19901223064869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901223064869I.md): Boeing 727227 · Wichita, KS · Dec 23, 1990 · N88770 > Erratic fuel flow on NR1 engine on takeoff. Aborted. When indication stabilized resumed flight. - [Incident 19900924048709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900924048709I.md): Boeing 727222 · Newark, NJ · Sep 24, 1990 · N88770 > Captain declared minimum fuel and requested 22L when advised one hour delay for other runway. - [Incident 19900822051189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900822051189I.md): Boeing 727222 · Newark, NJ · Aug 22, 1990 · N726AA > Proper exit sign not installed at the correct row. Aircraft had been modified and sign not changed. - [Incident 19900820041849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900820041849I.md): Boeing 727222 · Rochester, NY · Aug 20, 1990 · N718AA > Landed at airport with an inoperative nose gear indicator light. Found a burnt out bulb. - [Incident 19900322031719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900322031719I.md): Boeing 727 · Newark, NJ · Mar 22, 1990 · N726AA > Declared minimum fuel and was immediately vectored to land. Landed without incident - [Incident 19891101055899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891101055899I.md): Boeing 727222 · Ketchikan, AK · Nov 1, 1989 · N308AS > Captain noticed crew oxygen at zero at altitude. Descended to 10000 feet. - [Incident 19890320017969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890320017969I.md): Boeing 727227 · Houston, TX · Mar 20, 1989 · N729AA > Right gear departed taxiway while turning onto runway. Sank into ground. Shut engine down and deplaned passengers. - [Incident 19881229070369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881229070369I.md): Boeing 727222 · Nashville, TN · Dec 29, 1988 · N727AA > While powering back, a catering truck struck right wing tip. Truck tried to pass between parked aircraft and 727AA. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-227/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 ('1384078') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-227/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.