# FAA incident reports: Boeing 727-233 A list on [Boeing 727-233](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-233.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Incident 20090603011399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090603011399I.md): Boeing 727233 · Memphis, TN · Jun 3, 2009 · N220FE · Minor damage > (-23) On June 03, 2009, fedex express flight 1581 departed from Memphis, TN, enroute to norfolk, VA. On post flight the crew noticed the right outboard main landing gear tire missing. No abnormal indications were noticed on take off or landing. The tire… - [Incident 20090103001669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090103001669I.md): Boeing 727233 · Des Moines, IA · Jan 3, 2009 · N268FE · No damage > (-23) While conductiong taxi operations on the cargo ramp, the aircraft was being parked. There is some slope on the ramp. The surface conditions of the ramp was ice covered and freezing rain was falling. The aircraft's nosewheel started to slide and slipped… - [Incident 20080327831619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080327831619I.md): Boeing 727233 · Miami, FL · Mar 27, 2008 · N495AJ · No damage > (-23) Aircraft aborted take-off at Miami International on runway 9L. Flight crew observed low N1 and high EGT on number three (3) engine. Miami tower reported smoke from engine. Flight crew had no fire indication, however, the engine was shut down as a… - [Incident 20070223004699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070223004699I.md): Boeing 727233 · Norfolk, VA · Feb 23, 2007 · N264FE · Minor damage > (-23) February 23, 2007 N264FE a B727-233 operated by federal express experienced minor damage to the number one leading edge slat. Damage is an approximate one inch wide by three inch long scrap to the number one leading edge slat. The landing occurred at… - [Incident 20051108031929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051108031929I.md): Boeing 727233 · Newburgh, NY · Nov 8, 2005 · N264FE > (-23) On nov. 8, 2005 at approximately 0910 hrs local time fedex flight 3644 was en route from bos to ind at flight level 320 and diverted to swf after they smelled fumes in the cockpit. The aircraft landed on runway 27. The aircraft stopped on the runway and… - [Incident 20030731018239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030731018239I.md): Boeing 727233 · Memphis, TN · Jul 31, 2003 · N277FE · Substantial damage > (-23) On July 31, 2003, a Boeing 727 collided with an extended bridge of a stationary stair. The marshaller guided the aircraft onto gate 452. The damage to the left fuselage extends from sta 380-520 along stringer #24. The pressure vessel was punctured. - [Incident 20030123006009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030123006009I.md): Boeing 727233 · Indianapolis, IN · Jan 23, 2003 · N277FE · Minor damage > (-23) On 01/23/03 fedex flight 1724 was being pushed back from the gate. The initial push back turn was started to the wrong direction for departure. During the correcting turn the elevator of N277FE struck the elevator and tail cone of N461FE. - [Accident 20020102017029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020102017029A.md): Boeing 727233 · Greer, SC · Jan 2, 2002 · N262FE · Substantial damage > (.4) On January 2, 2002, at 2120 eastern standard time, a Boeing 727-200, N262FE, owned and operated by federal express, collided with an airport tug during pushback for takeoff at the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport in Greenville, south carolina. The domestic… - [Accident 20011120034499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011120034499A.md): Boeing 727233 · Memphis, TN · Nov 20, 2001 · N277FE · No damage > (-23) Pilot statement: at 2000 MSL while turning final we encountered a flock of 20+/- large birds. Aircraft was clean configuration and 250 KTS just about on centerline for visual approach to rwy 9. Both the capt and f/o ducked. A loud bang and the sound of… - [Incident 20010524013829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010524013829I.md): Boeing 727233 · Middletown, PA · May 24, 2001 · N277FE · Minor damage > (-23)On may 24, 2001, fedex flight 1503, a Boeing 727-233, landed without any abnormal indications and taxied to the ramp. The cargo was being offloaded and the flight crew left the aircraft. The maintenance crew was called to the aircraft after smoke was… - [Incident 20010322005159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010322005159I.md): Boeing 727223 · Indianapolis, IN · Mar 22, 2001 · N279FE > (-23) On 3/22/01 fedex flt 1630 declared an emergency after the b hydraulic system #2 pump low pressure light illuminated, followed by intermittant #1 b pump. Maintenance found #1 b pump to be leaking. - [Incident 20001020018439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001020018439I.md): Boeing 727233 · Miami, FL · Oct 20, 2000 · N495AJ > (-23) On October 20, 2000, amerijet international inc., flight number 851 departed Miami International Airport FL., to port of spain trinidad. During climb the crew reported left main gear door red and green lights on after gear retraction. The aircraft… - [Incident 20000712034079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000712034079I.md): Boeing 727233 · Ft Worth, TX · Jul 12, 2000 · N271FE > (-23)While at FL290 and beginning decent, a distinct odor, similar to burning wood,or paper, was detected by crew. Crew donned oxygen masks. Crew sensed that odor was intensifying and declared emergency wtih ATC. No smoke was detected in cockpit. ATC cleared… - [Incident 20000129014199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000129014199I.md): Boeing 727233 · Indianapolis, IN · Jan 29, 2000 · N495AJ > (-23) On January 29, 2000 amerijet flight 632 declared an emergency shortly after take off. The aircraft returned to ind and landed without incident. A broken hydraulic line was also found inthe same area. The airline has submitted a mechanical reliability… - [Incident 19990801031639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990801031639I.md): Boeing 727233 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Aug 1, 1999 · N495AJ > (-23) No narrative - [Accident 19981221033789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981221033789A.md): Boeing 727233 · Denver, CO · Dec 21, 1998 · N269FE · Substantial damage > (-23) On December 21, 1998, at 2215 mountain standard time, N269FE, a Boeing model 727-233, was substantially damaged when a tow bar broke while the aircraft was being pushed back at Denver International Airport. According to the tug driver, the aircraft was… - [Incident 19980919032629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980919032629I.md): Boeing 727233 · Indianapolis, IN · Sep 19, 1998 · N282FE · Minor damage > During takeoff rotation, number three engine was shut down due to containedengine failure. Small dent on lower r/h elevator, small dent r/h fuselange forward of tail section. Exhaust section of number three engine has two small punctures, caused by spitting… - [Incident 19961021038799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961021038799I.md): Boeing 727233 · El Paso, TX · Oct 21, 1996 · N282FE · Minor damage > Narrative: on October 21, 1996, at approximately 2030 MDT, federal express flight 1289, a Boeing 727, landed at El Paso International Airport in El Paso, TX. The aircraft turned left clearing runway 26L at taxiway k followed by a 135 degree right turn on to… - [Incident 19950901033389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950901033389I.md): Boeing 727233 · Memphis, TN · Sep 1, 1995 · N285FE > Aborted takeoff due NR2 engine vibration and fire. Fire put out. Towed to gate. Contained turbine failure. - [Incident 19950504012429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950504012429I.md): Boeing 727227 · San Antonio, TX · May 4, 1995 · N220FE > On climb severe vibration NR3 engine. Returned to sat. Compressor had failed. Turbine wheel damaged. - [Incident 19930824035169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930824035169I.md): Boeing 727 · Buffalo, NY · Aug 24, 1993 · N273FE > NR1 engine failed after departure. Returned. Landed safely. Had turbine failure. - [Incident 19930105001429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930105001429I.md): Boeing 727233 · Montgomery, AL · Jan 5, 1993 · N285FE > Fire warning in zone 4 of cargo area. Diverted to Montgomery. Landed safely. Found no fire or smoke. - [Incident 19920922048789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920922048789I.md): Boeing 727233 · Indianapolis, IN · Sep 22, 1992 · N258FE > Had hydraulic system failure on approach. Landed safely. Found nose landing gear transfer cylinder had cracked. - [Incident 19910321009849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910321009849I.md): Boeing 727233 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Mar 21, 1991 · N275FE > NR1 engine oil filter bypass light on. Shut engine down. Landed without incident. - [Incident 19900801042099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900801042099I.md): Boeing 727247 · Charlotte, NC · Aug 1, 1990 · N219FE · Minor damage > NR3 engine on fire. Returned. Started turbine burst and severed oil lines. - [Incident 19890112006129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890112006129I.md): Boeing 727200 · Memphis, TN · Jan 12, 1989 · N222FE > Fire warning on NR1 engine on climbout. Shut down and dumped fuel. Found nose cowl anti ice line disconnected. ## 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 ('138408A') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-233/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.