# FAA incident reports: Boeing 727-235

A list on [Boeing 727-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-235.md).

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

- [Accident 19861106086972A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861106086972A.md): Boeing 727235 · Tampa, FL · Nov 6, 1986 · N4743 · Substantial damage
  > Was struck on a taxiway by a landing apache N2185P that mistook taxiway for the runway while landing below minimum.
- [Incident 19850610027749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850610027749I.md): Boeing 727235 · St Louis, MO · Jun 10, 1985 · N4749
  > Flaps would not retract during climb. Dumped fuel and returned. Maintenance lubed flap jackscrews and gearboxes.
- [Incident 19841016060249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841016060249I.md): Boeing 727200 · Kansas City, MO · Oct 16, 1984 · N4745
  > #3 Engine fuel heat valve malfunctioned and stuck in open position. Shut down #3 engine, landed ok.
- [Incident 19840215011289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840215011289I.md): Boeing 727235 · Indianapolis, IN · Feb 15, 1984 · N4743 · Minor damage
  > During rollout aircraft began to shimmy. Towed to gate. Found nose wheel steering pin dislocated. Piston rod bent.
- [Incident 19830117004739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830117004739I.md): Boeing 727235 · Houston, TX · Jan 17, 1983 · N4748 · Minor damage
  > On takeoff roll pilot had a decaying power on #2 engine. Aborted. Found turbine section damage.
- [Incident 19820731040559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820731040559I.md): Boeing 727235 · Houston, TX · Jul 31, 1982 · N4735
  > Pilot returned to Houston because of pressurization problems. Found a blown duct at the APU amplifier.
- [Accident 19820709069969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820709069969A.md): Boeing 727235 · New Orleans, LA · Jul 9, 1982 · N4737 · Destroyed · 150 fatal
  > Aircraft departed into thunderstorm area and was observed sinking into ground in nose-high attitude.
- [Accident 19820217004509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820217004509A.md): Boeing 727235 · Miami, FL · Feb 17, 1982 · N4734 · Substantial damage
  > Explosion occurred in number 2 engine during takeoff. Captain aborted takeoff but damage occurred from fire.
- [Incident 19811218087479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811218087479I.md): Boeing 727235 · Houston, TX · Dec 18, 1981 · N4743 · Minor damage
  > In climb out nr 3 engine vibrated and EGT increased due to turbine failure. Returned to airport.
- [Incident 19811118083189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811118083189I.md): Boeing 727235 · San Diego, CA · Nov 18, 1981 · N4745 · Minor damage
  > Aircraft had a bird strike on takeoff. Pilot returned to airport. Bird caused a dent in wing.
- [Incident 19811030083799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811030083799I.md): Boeing 727235 · Phoenix, AZ · Oct 30, 1981 · N4732 · Minor damage
  > Pilot cleared rear with tower to start another engine. Exhaust hit aircraft parked behind blast fence.
- [Incident 19810824066409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810824066409I.md): Boeing 727235 · Houston, TX · Aug 24, 1981 · N4733
  > Bomb threat. Search revealed nothing.
- [Incident 19810428034649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810428034649I.md): Boeing 727235 · Houston, TX · Apr 28, 1981 · N4736
  > During climbout inboard flaps split five degrees and locked. No specific cause found. Lubed jackscrews.
- [Incident 19801113079599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801113079599I.md): Boeing 727235 · Houston, TX · Nov 13, 1980 · N4730
  > Landed safely with an unsafe gear indication. An electrical connector in the nose down lock switch failed.
- [Incident 19801012082369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801012082369I.md): Boeing 727235 · New Orleans, LA · Oct 12, 1980 · N4734
  > Engine shut down in flight due to an overheat light. False indication due to damaged electrical strip.
- [Incident 19800719061799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800719061799I.md): Boeing 727235 · New Orleans, LA · Jul 19, 1980 · N4739
  > Lost hydraulics, manually extended gear. Found leaking elevator control valve.
- [Incident 19800712060639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800712060639I.md): Boeing 727235 · Austin, TX · Jul 12, 1980 · N4750
  > Crew found hydraulic quantity dropping. Returned to departure point. Hydraulic pump had failed.
- [Incident 19800519053279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800519053279I.md): Boeing 727235 · Houston, TX · May 19, 1980 · N4742
  > Flight diverted due to inoperative radar.
- [Incident 19800517052519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800517052519I.md): Boeing 727235 · Houston, TX · May 17, 1980 · N4735
  > Aircraft lost hydraulic pressure and quantity. Hydraulic pump had failed.
- [Incident 19800415050859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800415050859I.md): Boeing 727235 · Washington, DC · Apr 15, 1980 · N4745
  > Flight had uncontrollable cabin pressure. Pressurization controller had malfunctioned.
- [Incident 19791113053479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791113053479I.md): Boeing 727235 · Houston, TX · Nov 13, 1979 · N4739
  > During cruise hydraulic "a" system quantity/pressure decreased.#2 engine "a" pump pressure hose had ruptured.
- [Incident 19791009051769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791009051769I.md): Boeing 727235 · Houston, TX · Oct 9, 1979 · N4733
  > Engine shut down due to fire warning light. Fire bottles fired, no change. Fire warning sensor had valid.
- [Incident 19791005050359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791005050359I.md): Boeing 727235 · New Orleans, LA · Oct 5, 1979 · N4738
  > Unable to maintain cabin pressure due to leaking #2 cargo door seal.
- [Incident 19790816031699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790816031699I.md): Boeing 727235 · Las Vegas, NV · Aug 16, 1979 · N4735
  > Za zg zk zt smoke from coffee makers in galley. Found short in coffee maker.
- [Incident 19790624016559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790624016559I.md): Boeing 727235 · New Orleans, LA · Jun 24, 1979 · N4751
  > Za #3 engine vibrated then flamed out and was shut down. Found broken compressor blades and N2 gear box failed.
- [Incident 19790621017049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790621017049I.md): Boeing 727235 · Houston, TX · Jun 21, 1979 · N4749
  > Flight returned with an engine vibration problem aircraft checked out ok.
- [Incident 19790325011889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790325011889I.md): Boeing 727235 · Houston, TX · Mar 25, 1979 · N4737
  > Zk "a" system fluid lost due to split in flap control valve.
- [Incident 19790217006419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790217006419I.md): Boeing 727235 · Austin, TX · Feb 17, 1979 · N4739
  > Za engine shutdown due to fuel heat valve warning. Fuel heat valve stuck open.
- [Incident 19790119003029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790119003029I.md): Boeing 727235 · Houston, TX · Jan 19, 1979 · N4750
  > Zk zn zw "a" system lost due to fluid loss, a slat actuator had been leaking
- [Incident 19780908018329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780908018329I.md): Boeing 727 · Houston, TX · Sep 8, 1978 · N4751
  > Flight returned after engine quit. Engine required replacement.
- [Incident 19780908018319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780908018319I.md): Boeing 727235 · Newark, NJ · Sep 8, 1978 · N4730 · Minor damage
  > Tail of taxiing aircraft struck tail of a parked aircraft.
- [Incident 19780816037269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780816037269I.md): Boeing 727235 · Charleston, SC · Aug 16, 1978 · N4734
  > Lost hydraulic fluid in flight. Found hole in line.
- [Incident 19780808049529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780808049529I.md): Boeing 727235 · Houston, TX · Aug 8, 1978 · N4746
  > Engine shutdown due to oil loss. Found oil scavenge tube leaking.
- [Incident 19780707042639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780707042639I.md): Boeing 727 · Houston, TX · Jul 7, 1978 · N4737
  > Takeoff aborted when tower reported smoke from left wing. Turned out to be fuel vapor, surge tank was drained
- [Incident 19780701041889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780701041889I.md): Boeing 727 · Houston, TX · Jul 1, 1978 · N4745 · Minor damage
  > Crew aborted takeoff when a loud bank was heard. Found a main tire flat and wheel rim broken. Nal pt# 68036.
- [Incident 19780419012909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780419012909I.md): Boeing 727 · Raleigh Durham, NC · Apr 19, 1978 · N4742
  > After adjusting power following compressor stall aircraft had pressurization problems.
- [Incident 19780327011149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780327011149I.md): Boeing 727200 · Washington, DC · Mar 27, 1978 · N4748 · Minor damage
  > Returned after an engine quit during takeoff. Turbin section had disintegrated, puncturing holes in tail section.
- [Incident 19780208006919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780208006919I.md): Boeing 727235 · Miami, FL · Feb 8, 1978 · N4750 · Minor damage
  > Passenger seat broke backwards due to a missing machine screw. Inspections revealed more missing screws.
- [Incident 19780123004569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780123004569I.md): Boeing 727200 · Houston, TX · Jan 23, 1978 · N4754
  > Landing gear handle to extend position followed by loss of hydraulic pressure and quantity.

## 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 ('138408B')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-235/incidents

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