# FAA incident reports: Boeing 727-23

A list on [Boeing 727-23](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-23.md).

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

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- [Incident 19980319007919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980319007919I.md): Boeing 72723 · Mar 19, 1998 · N930FT
  > Narrative: ptrs-AL039812348. Aircraft lost "a" system hydraulic pressure in cruise flight. A/b interconnect left closed. Manual gear extension was made. A/c landed without incident. Maintenance found hole rubbed through left wing hydraulic spoiler "a" line at…
- [Incident 19950421014279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950421014279I.md): Boeing 72723 · Denver, CO · Apr 21, 1995 · N717DH · Minor damage
  > ILS approach to den got a wing low correcting runway alignment. Shutdown at gate NR8 led found bent and scraped.
- [Incident 19931015045279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931015045279I.md): Boeing 72723 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Oct 15, 1993 · N1994
  > No EGT rise on NR1 engine start. Start aborted. Fuel coming from NR1 on restart. Fuel ignited. Fire extinguished.
- [Incident 19921022052359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921022052359I.md): Boeing 727100 · Indianapolis, IN · Oct 22, 1992 · N1934
  > Lost hydraulic system on climb. Returned. Found right main landing gear up lock actuator casting broken.
- [Incident 19911210058699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911210058699I.md): Boeing 72723 · Wichita, KS · Dec 10, 1991 · N1970
  > Had a loss of a system hydraulic pressure. Landed safely. Found NR2 spoiler actuator hydraulic return line split.
- [Incident 19911126057819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911126057819I.md): Boeing 72723 · Buffalo, NY · Nov 26, 1991 · N1969
  > Aircraft blew NR2 tire while landing at airport.
- [Incident 19910814044179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910814044179I.md): Boeing 72723 · Omaha, NE · Aug 14, 1991 · N1998 · Minor damage
  > Aircraft lost portion of tire on departure. Crew unware until advised. Landed safely at destination.
- [Incident 19910730043339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910730043339I.md): Boeing 72723 · Albany, NY · Jul 30, 1991 · N1981
  > On rotation aircraft experienced thud and yawed left. Landed at destination, later and checked for bird strike.
- [Incident 19910626031919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910626031919I.md): Boeing 72723 · Kansas City, MO · Jun 26, 1991 · N935FT · Minor damage
  > Aircraft departed end of runway on rollout. Blew left and right inboard main tires trying to stop.
- [Incident 19910119010589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910119010589I.md): Boeing 72723 · Hayden, CO · Jan 19, 1991 · N1982
  > Pilot delayed clearing runway due to icy conditions. Another aircraft landed on same runway before runway was clear
- [Incident 19901217060419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901217060419I.md): Boeing 72723 · Des Moines, IA · Dec 17, 1990 · N1977
  > High oil temperature on NR2 engine. Diverted. Found broken electrical lead in oil temperature indicating system.
- [Incident 19901122057259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901122057259I.md): Boeing 72723 · Savannah, GA · Nov 22, 1990 · N1906
  > Fire warning bell on approach. No evidence of fire. Malfunction of warning system.
- [Incident 19901012055039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901012055039I.md): Boeing 72723 · Raleigh-Durham, NC · Oct 12, 1990 · N1990
  > NR1 generator would not come on line on start up. Shut engine down. Maintenance fixed generator.
- [Incident 19900912046789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900912046789I.md): Boeing 72723 · Indianapolis, IN · Sep 12, 1990 · N513FE
  > Cargo bay fire warning. No fire. This was on-going problem with warning system. New parts to be installed.
- [Incident 19900305009469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900305009469I.md): Boeing 72723 · Reno, NV · Mar 5, 1990 · N1992
  > Lost communication on ILS approach. Made a missed approach. Flew to alternate. VFR airport.
- [Accident 19900131064399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900131064399A.md): Boeing 72723 · Indianapolis, IN · Jan 31, 1990 · N930FT · Minor damage · 1 fatal
  > Tug rolled forward and pinned driver between aircraft and tug while operator was attaching tow hook.
- [Incident 19891214062729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891214062729I.md): Boeing 72723 · Gunnison, CO · Dec 14, 1989 · N1985 · Minor damage
  > Left inboard tire assembly departed wheel on rollout.
- [Incident 19891211059339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891211059339I.md): Boeing 72723 · Des Moines, IA · Dec 11, 1989 · N1901
  > Main gear door warning light on final. Landed without incident. Replaced door position switch.
- [Incident 19890915057979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890915057979I.md): Boeing 72723 · Reno, NV · Sep 15, 1989 · N1992
  > NR1 engine compressor stalled on takeoff. Aborted. Found catastrophic faulure of turbine section.
- [Incident 19890729042149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890729042149I.md): Boeing 72723 · Rochester, NY · Jul 29, 1989 · N1978
  > A system hydraulic failure on descent. Manually extended gear. Landed without incident..
- [Incident 19890628038949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890628038949I.md): Boeing 72723 · San Antonio, TX · Jun 28, 1989 · N1987
  > NR3 engine lost power on climb. Diverted to San Antonio. Replaced fuel pump.
- [Incident 19890327024369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890327024369I.md): Boeing 72723 · Syracuse, NY · Mar 27, 1989 · N1984
  > No safe gear down light but appeared safe. Landed without incident. Down lock switch was defective.
- [Incident 19890311019809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890311019809I.md): Boeing 727123 · Omaha, NE · Mar 11, 1989 · N1983
  > Taxied down a closed taxiway by mistake in dense fog. Got a wheel stuck in mud trying a 180. Poorly marked taxiways
- [Incident 19880616028999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880616028999I.md): Boeing 72723 · Oklahoma City, OK · Jun 16, 1988 · N934FT · Minor damage
  > Loud bang from #3 engine on climbout. Was shut down and flight returned. Turbine blades went thru cowl into fuselage
- [Incident 19880515069639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880515069639I.md): Boeing 72723 · Houston, TX · May 15, 1988 · N1984 · Minor damage
  > Prior to guidemans signal to stop, left wing struck a parked fuel truck while parking the aircraft.
- [Incident 19880508040859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880508040859I.md): Boeing 72729 · Louisville, KY · May 8, 1988 · N1988
  > Made non standard unusual approach to airport but approach was within control parameters. No conflict.
- [Incident 19880413028689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880413028689I.md): Boeing 72723 · Shreveport, LA · Apr 13, 1988 · N1974
  > Pressurization lost at altitude. Emergency descent. Divert to dfw. Fuselage skin around cargo door missing.
- [Incident 19880406023189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880406023189I.md): Boeing 72723 · West Palm Beach, FL · Apr 6, 1988 · N1980
  > NR3 engine fire warning sounded. Fire bottle discharged. Engine shutdown. Returned. Fuel dumped. Bad bleed air duct.
- [Incident 19870925071529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870925071529I.md): Boeing 72723 · Cleveland, OH · Sep 25, 1987 · N1980
  > Unable to pressurize after takeoff. Airliner safely returned to airport. Cargo net pole jammed aft cargo door open.
- [Incident 19870403028199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870403028199I.md): Boeing 72723 · Chicago, IL · Apr 3, 1987 · N1906
  > Requested a relief crew after 3 flight crew members suffered abdominal cramps at altitude. Not incapicitated.
- [Incident 19870401016499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870401016499I.md): Boeing 72723 · St Louis, MO · Apr 1, 1987 · N930FT
  > Low oil pressure light during climb with pressure drop. Returned with engine shutdown. Oil pump drive had failed.
- [Incident 19861213082429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861213082429I.md): Boeing 72723 · Louisville, KY · Dec 13, 1986 · N1908 · Minor damage
  > The wingtip struck a parked truck while taxiing to the gate. Marshaller was dismissed and taxi lines repainted.
- [Incident 19861130083589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861130083589I.md): Boeing 72723 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Nov 30, 1986 · N1983 · Minor damage
  > At destination airport, damage to right gear doors and flaps was noted. Flying gear door bracket failed on takeoff.
- [Incident 19860609029319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860609029319I.md): Boeing 727 · Chicago, IL · Jun 9, 1986 · N1981
  > Struck 2 geese on final approach. Landed without evident damage.
- [Incident 19860120003269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860120003269I.md): Boeing 72723 · Chicago, IL · Jan 20, 1986 · N1981
  > Returned after cargo door light came on. Found aft door hinge attach bolts loose.
- [Accident 19851107057779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851107057779A.md): Boeing 72723 · Omaha, NE · Nov 7, 1985 · N1908 · Substantial damage
  > Struck a flock of white snow geese while descending through 5000 feet at night. A safe landing was made.
- [Incident 19851005060339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851005060339I.md): Boeing 727223 · Salt Lake City, UT · Oct 5, 1985 · N1908
  > Rapid decay of epr indication after takeoff noted on number 3 engine. Returned and replaced epr transmitter.
- [Incident 19850813042629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850813042629I.md): Boeing 72723 · Tulsa, OK · Aug 13, 1985 · N1975
  > Loss of hydraulic fluid due to failed spoiler return line. Precautionary landing for repair.
- [Incident 19850622032469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850622032469I.md): Boeing 72723 · Chicago, IL · Jun 22, 1985 · N1908
  > Passenger complained of ear pain with bleeding. Ice applied and flight continued. No pressurization malfunction.
- [Incident 19850527026319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850527026319I.md): Boeing 72723 · Chicago, IL · May 27, 1985 · N1984 · Minor damage
  > Nose gear would not extend and lost a system hydraulics. Landed with nose gear retracted. Steering filter cap broke
- [Incident 19850519025039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850519025039I.md): Boeing 72723 · Chicago, IL · May 19, 1985 · N1971
  > Bird struck windscreen on rollout.
- [Incident 19850412019499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850412019499I.md): Boeing 727200 · Minneapolis, MN · Apr 12, 1985 · N1984 · Minor damage
  > Nose gear collapsed at gate after ground personnel removed pin. Mechanics working on gear limit switch in cockpit.
- [Incident 19850128015261I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850128015261I.md): Boeing 727223 · Dallas, TX · Jan 28, 1985 · N1995 · Minor damage
  > Wing tip struck wing tip of stopped N861AA during a pushback. Ground crew failed to note and prevent a collision.
- [Incident 19841108063879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841108063879I.md): Boeing 72723 · Chicago, IL · Nov 8, 1984 · N1981
  > Aborted takeoff due to warning horn. Found faulty lower stabilizer position switch.
- [Incident 19840928056159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840928056159I.md): Boeing 72723 · CA · Sep 28, 1984 · N1977
  > Hydraulic pressure line pn 651784913 between accumulator and filter split causing failure in b system.
- [Incident 19840807051139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840807051139I.md): Boeing 727 · Memphis, TN · Aug 7, 1984 · N931FT
  > Smoke detector light illuminated no smoke visible. Found a faulty smoke detector.
- [Incident 19840407022719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840407022719I.md): Boeing 72723 · Dallas, TX · Apr 7, 1984 · N1908
  > Holding at a fix. Pilot requested priority handling to alternate. May have been premature in low fuel assumption.
- [Incident 19840129011169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840129011169I.md): Boeing 72723 · Dallas, TX · Jan 29, 1984 · N1990
  > Electrical power failed while taxiing. Haze in cabin. Engineer used placarded APU. Overheated air conditioner pack.
- [Incident 19831214069669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831214069669I.md): Boeing 72723 · Tulsa, OK · Dec 14, 1983 · N1994 · Minor damage
  > Smoke and fire in a seat. Fire extinguished. Found empty cigarette package and napkin stuffed between seat cushion.
- [Incident 19831201069419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831201069419I.md): Boeing 72723 · Memphis, TN · Dec 1, 1983 · N1975 · Minor damage
  > Smoke in cabin. Found overheated oven. Made precautionary landing en route. No damage found.

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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 ('1384004')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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