# FAA incident reports: Boeing 727-231

A list on [Boeing 727-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-231.md).

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

Page 1 of 4 · 168 reports

- [Incident 19990628022259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990628022259I.md): Boeing 727231 · Kansas City, MO · Jun 28, 1999 · N84355
  > (From -23) during cruise the "a" system hydraulic qty dropped to "0" and the hydraulic pumps depressurized. The crew declared an emergency, dumped fuel, and diverted to mci. N84355 landed at mci without incident. Inspection revealed the seal at the left…
- [Incident 19980510013079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980510013079I.md): Boeing 727231 · Salt Lake City, UT · May 10, 1998 · N54348 · Minor damage
  > Narrative: on departure, the number two main tire blew. The crew was also required to shut down number one engine, due to indication problems. The aircraft returned to Salt Lake City after dumping fuel. After landing it was discovered that part of the number…
- [Incident 19970711026399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970711026399I.md): Boeing 727231 · Omaha, NE · Jul 11, 1997 · N54344
  > Narrative: on July 11, 1997, a Boeing 727-231, N54334, operating as twa flight 633, taxied to the runway for takeoff at Eppley Airfield, Omaha, NE. As the crew was starting the #2 engine, they noticed a system a low pressure light and fluid loss indicated by…
- [Incident 19970131004399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970131004399I.md): Boeing 727231 · Nashville, TN · Jan 31, 1997 · N54348 · Minor damage
  > Narrative: climbing to altitude #2 engine had moderate vibration, when fuel flows set even on all engines. EGT #2 engine 100 degrees above others. Eng epr much lower than other eng. Avm meter indicated 2.0 with airframe vibration. #2 engine was shut down.…
- [Incident 19960816028989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960816028989I.md): Boeing 727231 · New York, NY · Aug 16, 1996 · N24343 · Minor damage
  > Narrative: twa flt 782 on approach into jfk lost a section of the right outboard foreflap. The section of the foreflap fell into the street. The incident was reported by residents as occurring between 0130 and 0200 on August 16, 1996. The comm. Center…
- [Incident 19960331014319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960331014319I.md): Boeing 727231 · Salt Lake City, UT · Mar 31, 1996 · N84355 · Substantial damage
  > Narrative: on March 31, 1996, twa flight #106 shut down no. 2 engine and returned to slc airport, suspecting a bird strike. Upon investigation, it was determined that a catastrophic internal failure had occurred. The high pressure turbines were stacked and…
- [Incident 19960116002299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960116002299I.md): Boeing 727231 · San Antonio, TX · Jan 16, 1996 · N64320
  > Narrative: trans world airlines, flight 199, a Boeing 727-231, inbound stl-sat, experienced a door indication of the aft air stair door, which is not in the pressure vessel. The flight crew determined that the door had loosened from its latches and had begun…
- [Incident 19951208045909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951208045909I.md): Boeing 727231 · Chicago, IL · Dec 8, 1995 · N54348
  > Narrative: flight crew was given company simulator and line checks. (This was accepted by AGL 31 in lieu of a 609 check) aircraft landed runway 22L and continued to roll past end of runway about 40 feet. Aircraft came to rest on grass at 45 degree angle.…
- [Incident 19950412016219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950412016219I.md): Boeing 727231 · New York, NY · Apr 12, 1995 · N54326 · Minor damage
  > Narrative: on arrival maintenance reported damage to no. one slat. Flight crew unaware of possible contact with runway on landing. Damage was minor and NTSB classified occurrence as an incident. Crew removed from scheduled operations status. First officer…
- [Incident 19931017043819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931017043819I.md): Boeing 727231 · Cleveland, OH · Oct 17, 1993 · N54325
  > Uncontrolled pressure climb in flight. Rapid descent on low altitude. Continued flight. Changed out flow valve.
- [Incident 19930914038069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930914038069I.md): Boeing 727231 · Kansas City, MO · Sep 14, 1993 · N12301
  > Unable to maintain cabin pressure. Diverted to Kansas City,changed flow control valve,cleaned debris from cargo door
- [Incident 19930824035459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930824035459I.md): Boeing 727231 · Omaha, NE · Aug 24, 1993 · N24343
  > Lost a system hydraulic pressure after takeof. Returned. Left main gear door actuator hydraulic line had ruptured.
- [Incident 19930707045809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930707045809I.md): Boeing 727231 · Washington, DC · Jul 7, 1993 · N24343
  > Passenger pushed flight attendant to cabin floor. Later threatened him. Police met aircraft.
- [Incident 19930516018569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930516018569I.md): Boeing 727231 · St Louis, MO · May 16, 1993 · N54334
  > Baggage handler drove a tug on active runway chasing a dog that jad broken out of cage. Aircraft landed safely.
- [Incident 19930220005869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930220005869I.md): Boeing 727231 · New York, NY · Feb 20, 1993 · N54325
  > Person reported a twa B-727 dropped blue ice near his home. An airworthiness investigation in progress.
- [Incident 19921022052049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921022052049I.md): Boeing 727231 · Cleveland, OH · Oct 22, 1992 · N54330
  > Unable to maintain cabin pressure. Returned. Found a cracked t fitting on outflow valve.
- [Incident 19921008044399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921008044399I.md): Boeing 727231 · Nashville, TN · Oct 8, 1992 · N52309
  > Cargo compartment light on. Drop in cabin pressurization. Masks deployed. Insulation blanket wedge in outflow valve.
- [Incident 19920926041959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920926041959I.md): Boeing 727231 · St Louis, MO · Sep 26, 1992 · N54345
  > Lost a system hydraulic fluid on descent. Lowered gear manually. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19920709030629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920709030629I.md): Boeing 727231 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Jul 9, 1992 · N12306 · Minor damage
  > B system hydraulic system failure after takeoff. Returned. Found tire tread had separated and damaged hydraulic tube
- [Incident 19920512020469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920512020469I.md): Boeing 727231 · Indianapolis, IN · May 12, 1992 · N74317
  > Vertical gyro flag warning after takeoff. Diverted for landing. Replaced both gyro and approach horizon indicator.
- [Incident 19920423015089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920423015089I.md): Boeing 727231 · Columbus, OH · Apr 23, 1992 · N54353
  > NR1 engine fire warning light while preparing for takeoff. Returned to gate. Replaced fire detection loop.
- [Incident 19920312012479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920312012479I.md): Boeing 727231 · San Antonio, TX · Mar 12, 1992 · N54353
  > Unable to retract flaps after takeoff. Returned. Flaps checked normal.
- [Incident 19920305007239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920305007239I.md): Boeing 727231 · Kansas City, MO · Mar 5, 1992 · N64319
  > Cabin pressurization problems at altitude. Diverted to Kansas City. Found right pack pressure regulator failure.
- [Incident 19911114059319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911114059319I.md): Boeing 727231 · Santa Ana, CA · Nov 14, 1991 · N12306
  > Pilot received a TCAS warning and reacted by descending to lower altitude. ATC advised traffic. Pilot didnot see.
- [Incident 19911110055869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911110055869I.md): Boeing 727231 · St Louis, MO · Nov 10, 1991 · N54354
  > APU torched while boarding. Passengers panicked and removed overwing exits. Slid off wings. Minor injuries.
- [Incident 19910422016699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910422016699I.md): Boeing 727231 · Wichita, KS · Apr 22, 1991 · N12308
  > Split flaps on descent. Recycled and they appeared normal. Loose cannon plug on indicator caused problem.
- [Incident 19901227062519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901227062519I.md): Boeing 727231 · Kansas City, MO · Dec 27, 1990 · N54348
  > Flap problem on takeoff. Diverted and landed safely. Replaced NR6 leading edge flap switch.
- [Incident 19901210061349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901210061349I.md): Boeing 727231 · Wichita, KS · Dec 10, 1990 · N54330
  > NR1 fuel transfer valve failed. No fuel transfer. Precautionary landing at Wichita.
- [Incident 19901023053719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901023053719I.md): Boeing 727231 · Wichita, KS · Oct 23, 1990 · N12304
  > Flaps malfunction after takeoff. Returned. Flaps extended normally for landing. Incident under investigation.
- [Incident 19900905045599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900905045599I.md): Boeing 727231 · St Louis, MO · Sep 5, 1990 · N52309
  > NR1 engine fire warning after takeoff. Shutdown and returned. Engine anti-ice tube failed.
- [Incident 19900811058149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900811058149I.md): Boeing 727231 · Boston, MA · Aug 11, 1990 · N64319 · Minor damage
  > Wing tip hit runway on landing. Damage found on post flight walk around. Pilot stated he had minor wind shear.
- [Accident 19900807044469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900807044469A.md): Boeing 727231 · New York, NY · Aug 7, 1990 · N54334
  > Landed at la guardia after stewardess burned both hands accidentally. Flight met by paramedics.
- [Incident 19900625039409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900625039409I.md): Boeing 727200 · San Antonio, TX · Jun 25, 1990 · N54351
  > Low oil quantity light on. Shut down NR2 engine and returned. Oil quantity transmitter faulty.
- [Incident 19900102003249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900102003249I.md): Boeing 727231 · Milwaukee, WI · Jan 2, 1990 · N12304
  > Rapid decompression. Masks deployed. Diverted. Replaced auto pressure controller and outflow valves.
- [Incident 19891217063909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891217063909I.md): Boeing 727231 · Dayton, OH · Dec 17, 1989 · N54340
  > Flap and elevator problems. Disconnected autopilot and diverted. Replaced abd rerigged control system parts.
- [Incident 19891106055669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891106055669I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Nov 6, 1989 · N84355
  > A system hydraulic failure. Pump valve circuit breaker popped. Flap drive motor had ruptured a seal. Landed safely
- [Incident 19891025058349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891025058349I.md): Boeing 727231 · St Louis, MO · Oct 25, 1989 · N84355
  > A system hydraulic loss. Diverted for emergency landing. NR6 leading edge flap actuator was leading.
- [Incident 19890822049929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890822049929I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Aug 22, 1989 · N64319
  > Left gear would not extend. Used manual extension. Landed safely. Had uplock actuator attach mount failure.
- [Incident 19890819049999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890819049999I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Aug 19, 1989 · N64346
  > Lost a hydraulic system during gear retraction. Returned. Found ruptured hydraulic line on left gear door actuator.
- [Incident 19890817050419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890817050419I.md): Boeing 727200 · San Antonio, TX · Aug 17, 1989 · N52312
  > Loss of hydraulic pressure in a system while taxiing. Found hole in housing of right gear door sequence valve.
- [Incident 19890809060719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890809060719I.md): Boeing 727231 · West Palm Beach, FL · Aug 9, 1989 · N54327
  > Passenger interfering with flight crew inflight. Precautionary landing. Passenger arrested by police.
- [Incident 19890506021159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890506021159I.md): Boeing 727231 · Indianapolis, IN · May 6, 1989 · N64319
  > Rapid uncontrollable cabin pressure climb at FL310. Oxygen masks dropped. Emergency descent. Outflow valves changed
- [Incident 19881104060609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881104060609I.md): Boeing 727231 · Kessel, WV · Nov 4, 1988 · N64339
  > Rapid decompression at cruise altitude. Immediate descent. Outflow valves and pressure controllers replaced.
- [Incident 19881005052889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881005052889I.md): Boeing 727231 · St Louis, MO · Oct 5, 1988 · N64324
  > NR3 engine shut down due to high oil temperature. Returned. Had a defective fuel heater valve.
- [Incident 19880928052949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880928052949I.md): Boeing 727231 · St Louis, MO · Sep 28, 1988 · N64324
  > No gear safe light. Visually checked ok. Landed without incident. Replaced position light base and cap assembly.
- [Incident 19880923052959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880923052959I.md): Boeing 727231 · St Louis, MO · Sep 23, 1988 · N54351
  > Ailerons stiff after takeoff. Returned. Lubricated pulleys and mixer assembley and aircraft was returned to service
- [Incident 19880810047189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880810047189I.md): Boeing 727231 · St Louis, MO · Aug 10, 1988 · N64339
  > A system fluid quantity fell on approach at flap extension. Hard to maintain roll control. Replaced hydraulic pump.
- [Incident 19880808047179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880808047179I.md): Boeing 727231 · St Louis, MO · Aug 8, 1988 · N64321 · Minor damage
  > Fire from right side of fuselage on arrival at gate. Passenger initiated evacuation over pilots request to remain.
- [Incident 19880723036459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880723036459I.md): Boeing 727231 · St Louis, MO · Jul 23, 1988 · N52309
  > On takeoff, engine oil pressure went to 57 PSI. Aborted takeoff safely. Replaced oil pressure relief valve
- [Incident 19880715043789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880715043789I.md): Boeing 727231 · St Louis, MO · Jul 15, 1988 · N54335
  > Shut down NR3 engine on approach due to a fire warning. Found engine detector sensor loop defective.

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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 ('1384079')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-231/incidents

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