# FAA incident reports: Boeing 727-247 A list on [Boeing 727-247](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-247.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 95 reports - [Incident 20061111030239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061111030239I.md): Boeing 727247 · Indianapolis, IN · Nov 11, 2006 · N237FE · No damage > (-23) The flight came from Iowa, flew around weather north of the ind airport with the use of airborne radar and vectors from ind approach. Flight made 32 approach and landing at kind, during roll out frontal passage with very heavy rain causing the B-727 to… - [Incident 20030126005909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030126005909I.md): Boeing 727247 · Indianapolis, IN · Jan 26, 2003 · N233FE > (-23) On 1/26/03 fedex flight 984 enroute mem to dtw reported a fire alarm in the cargo compartment. An emergency was declared and the aircraft diverted to ind. It landed without incident. No other indications of smoke or fire. The carrier is required to file… - [Incident 20011214035289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011214035289I.md): Boeing 727247 · Salt Lake City, UT · Dec 14, 2001 · N2829W · Minor damage > (-23) Delta airlines flt 218 slc-dfw. At 500 ft AGL a clamp on the number 2 engine bleed air duct failed allowing pressurized hot air into the aft cargo bay. Simulataneously the aft cargo fire light illuminated and smoke occured in the cockpit and aft cabin.… - [Incident 20011005032699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011005032699I.md): Boeing 727247 · MO · Oct 5, 2001 · N211UP > (-23) On 10/04/01 at approximately 22:04 CDT ups flight 671, ice-sgf, experienced a weather radar failure while being vectored around a prohibited area and a line of thunderstorms. Because of the radar failure the captain decided the best course of action was… - [Incident 20001228038189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001228038189I.md): Boeing 727247 · Newburgh, NY · Dec 28, 2000 · N2812W > (-23) On dec 28, 2000 at approx 1630 hrs local time flight 1577 deaprted albany to greenboro NC on a climb out the captain reported a uncommanded turn to the right. The crew declared an emergency and asked for the nearest airport. The flight landed on runway… - [Incident 20001221026459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001221026459I.md): Boeing 727247 · Windsor Locks, CT · Dec 21, 2000 · N211UP > (-23) On December 21, 2000 @2050 hours, ups flight 9821, a Boeing 727, registration number N211UP started it's take off roll on runway 33 at Bradley International Airport. Approx. 500 to 800 feet down the runway the crew experienced erratic operation and… - [Incident 20001117022579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001117022579I.md): Boeing 727247 · Wichita, KS · Nov 17, 2000 · N296WA > (-23)Aircraft enroute from cvg-tus diverted to ict due to a fuel transfer problem. No emergency was declared. Aircraft landed without incident. Via radio patch with maintenance coordinator, determined that the crew had failed to initiate a fuel transfer.… - [Incident 20000916038209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000916038209I.md): Boeing 727247 · Syracuse, NY · Sep 16, 2000 · N293WA > (-23) On Saturday, September 16, 2000, at 0735 EDT, a Boeing 727, N293WA, flight 1481, operated by delta airlines, on a flight from Syracuse new york to atlanta, Georgia experienced a bird strike during takeoff. The aircraft continued to its destination. The… - [Incident 20000605033039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000605033039I.md): Boeing 727247 · Omaha, NE · Jun 5, 2000 · N831WA > (-23)Delta airlines flight 427 diverted into Omaha, NE, due to problems with the air conditioner packs resulting in cabin temperature overheat. Contract maintenance found the zone temperture control valve sticking open. The valve was cycled manually to close… - [Incident 19990506015529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990506015529I.md): Boeing 727247 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · May 6, 1999 · N2819W · Substantial damage > On 5/6/99 at approximately 1608C, delta 789 departed runway 36 bound for san francisco, CA. Shortly after takeoff the crew of delta 789 declared an emergency due to an engine failure. Initial investigation has revealed that the tower advised the crew of delta… - [Incident 19990316018449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990316018449I.md): Boeing 727247 · Syracuse, NY · Mar 16, 1999 · N2811W > (-5) On March 16, 1999, flight 1606, a B-727-200, N2811W, operated by delta airlines, inc., made an emergency landing at Syracuse international airport, Syracuse, NY due to the incapacitation of the second officer, steve smith, who became ill during flight.… - [Incident 19981203039529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981203039529I.md): Boeing 727200 · Kansas City, MO · Dec 3, 1998 · N2815W > (-5) Delta airlines B-727-200 after takeoff from mci, retracted flaps, the left hand outboaard flap needle showed 15 degrees, while flap position was 5 degrees. Followed pom procedure and returned to mci. Delta airlines maintenance removed & replaced the left… - [Incident 19980909036449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980909036449I.md): Boeing 727 · Newark, NJ · Sep 9, 1998 · N234FE · Minor damage > (-5) #1 Tire departed axle upon landing. Tire had been on aircraft 90 days. Axle nut safety bolt sheared off, shank of bolt still in the axle. Minor damage to flap. Aircraft inspected per federal express ea 7-3210-383-80, replaced transducer, axle sleeve and… - [Incident 19980115004979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980115004979I.md): Boeing 727247 · Syracuse, NY · Jan 15, 1998 · N831WA > Narrative: on Thursday, January 15, 1998, a Boeing 727, N831WA, flight 1033, operated by delta airlines, departed from Syracuse, NY to atlanta, ga experienced problems with the hydraulic "b" system after takeoff. A landing was accomplished without further… - [Incident 19980109011939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980109011939I.md): Boeing 727247 · Houston, TX · Jan 9, 1998 · N2809W · Minor damage > Narrative: on January 9, 1998, at 20:26 lt., delta flight no. 1783 departed iah under VMC. At about 7000 feet during climb the aircraft struck a flock of snow geese. Crew observed erratic RPM indication on no. 1 engine, and fluctuating airspeed indications on… - [Incident 19980102004329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980102004329I.md): Boeing 727247 · Albany, NY · Jan 2, 1998 · N2809W > Narrative: during push back operation, tug slipped on ice on ramp causing tow bar to exceed nose gear turn limit. Safety pins on tow bar broke, causing aircraft to disconnect from tug. Pilot applied brakes to stop aircraft. Flight attendant sustained minor… - [Incident 19971204040149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971204040149I.md): Boeing 727247 · Pittsburgh, PA · Dec 4, 1997 · N237FE > Smoke alarm number tow area activated. Smoke detector faulty. - [Incident 19971204039999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971204039999I.md): Boeing 727247 · Rochester, NY · Dec 4, 1997 · N297WA > "A" system hydraulics fluid loss due to number 3 left slat actvator fractured. - [Incident 19970930038719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970930038719I.md): Boeing 727247 · Los Angeles, CA · Sep 30, 1997 · N297WA · Minor damage > Narrative: on September 30, 1997, at approximately 2205 PST, delta air lines, inc., owner and operator of a Boeing 727(N297WA) aircraft was parked at the Los Angeles int. Airport (lax), terminal #5 and gate #50B. This aircraft was struck by another delta… - [Incident 19970925032229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970925032229I.md): Boeing 727247 · Kansas City, MO · Sep 25, 1997 · N2812W > Narrative: delta (dala) aircraft N2812W flight number 1214 enroute to cvg had to divert into mci because all of the lavs would not flush. Delta ground service personnel serviced all lavs, and ops checked normal. Aircraft was returned to service. This incident… - [Accident 19970706021219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970706021219A.md): Boeing 727247 · Albuquerque, NM · Jul 6, 1997 · N2809W · Substantial damage > The captain reported a normal flight and that the landing approach was stabilized. He stated that the wind was right down the runway for the landing. As the airplane decelerated through 70 KIAS, the first officer reported hearing a "loud bang", and the… - [Incident 19970622024089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970622024089I.md): Boeing 727247 · Roanoke, VA · Jun 22, 1997 · N2820W > Fire light NR1 engine. Diverted. No fire. Eighth stage bleed valve clamp leaking. Fire detection unit replaced. - [Incident 19970303008629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970303008629I.md): Boeing 727247 · Austin, TX · Mar 3, 1997 · N2809W · Minor damage > Narrative: after a successful approach and landing, the aircraft departed taxiway and damaged #2 main tire. #2 wheel assembly replaced. This was due to inattention of PIC who was distracted when navigator chart fell near his feet. - [Incident 19961229042639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961229042639I.md): Boeing 727247 · Kansas City, MO · Dec 29, 1996 · N290WA > Narrative: on 12/29/96, delta flight 1545 departed mci, enroute to atl. The flight crew returned the aircraft to mci due to the right aft service door not being sealed. Maintenance found the lower forward roller had missed the cam when the door was closed.… - [Incident 19961017044789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961017044789I.md): Boeing 727247 · Houston, TX · Oct 17, 1996 · N2815W · Minor damage > Narrative: weather VMC for this 121 CFR passenger flight 682 from Houston intercontinenetal airport. Aircraft began takeoff roll and crew reported a loud pop from the rear of the aircraft. #2 engine power indications began deteriorating and the takeoff was… - [Incident 19960706023299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960706023299I.md): Boeing 727247 · Juneau, AK · Jul 6, 1996 · N2810W > Narrative: on July 6, 1996 at 0815 am, a Boeing 727, operated by delta airlines on approach to Juneau experienced a hydraulic "a" system failure. Flaps 15 degrees landing was completed without incident. - [Incident 19960618018559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960618018559I.md): Boeing 727200 · Kansas City, MO · Jun 18, 1996 · N233FE > Narrative: federal express flight 1613 departed mci enroute ind on 06/18/96. #6 leading edge flap indicator, at the f/e panel, showed a failure to retract in flight. All other led's were ok and f/o panel indication showed leading edges stowed. Recycled, no… - [Incident 19960206012729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960206012729I.md): Boeing 727247 · Portland, OR · Feb 6, 1996 · N830WA > Narrative: on February 6, 1996 at 1152 PST delta flight 1400 landed at Portland, Oregon on runway 28R and blew both right side main landing tires. The runway was closed until delta was able to remove and replace both tires. At the time of the incident both… - [Incident 19950823037949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950823037949I.md): Boeing 727200 · Little Rock, AR · Aug 23, 1995 · N212UP > Lost a system hydraulics at cruise. Landed without incident. NR5 slat actuating cylinder leaking. - [Incident 19950412013349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950412013349I.md): Boeing 727247 · Little Rock, AR · Apr 12, 1995 · N291WA > Emergency on climbout. Shutdown NR1 engine. Start light on. Returned. Cleaned cannon plug. Changed start panel also - [Accident 19950316006879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950316006879A.md): Boeing 727247 · Alma, GA · Mar 16, 1995 · N295WA > En route encountered clear air turbulence. Rolled steeply left and right. Lost 1500FT. Not aware of turbulence area - [Incident 19950220011269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950220011269I.md): Boeing 727247 · Atlanta, GA · Feb 20, 1995 · N2814W > Narrative: delta flight 1414 was cleared to execute the ILS approach to runway 27L at Atlanta Hartsfield international airport with a restriction to cross anval at 3,500' MSL (089/9.9NM). Delta 1414 acknowledged the clearance. Delta 1414 was observed… - [Incident 19931217049639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931217049639I.md): Boeing 727247 · Wichita, KS · Dec 17, 1993 · N210UP > A system hydraulic problem on descent. Landed safely. Towed to gate. Found loose b nut on NR2 engine supply line. - [Incident 19930419018809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930419018809I.md): Boeing 727247 · Boise, ID · Apr 19, 1993 · N2817W > Unable to retract tail skid due to open pneumatic receptacle door on climb. Returned, landed safely. - [Incident 19921230055729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921230055729I.md): Boeing 727247 · Idaho Falls, ID · Dec 30, 1992 · N283WA > As aircraft exited runway the nose wheel slid off taxiway into dirt. Aircraft towed out of dirt. - [Incident 19921203050689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921203050689I.md): Boeing 727247 · San Francisco, CA · Dec 3, 1992 · N291WA > NR1 engine oil filter light on. Low pressure light on. Shut engine down. Unscheduled landing. - [Incident 19920909039529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920909039529I.md): Boeing 727247 · Covington - Cin, OH · Sep 9, 1992 · N297WA > On descent NR3 engine did not respond to throttle. Shut down and landed. Removed for overtemp inspection. - [Incident 19920709027589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920709027589I.md): Boeing 727247 · Covington - Cin, OH · Jul 9, 1992 · N296WA > NR1 main landing gear blew on landing rollout. Tires indicated brakes had locked up. - [Incident 19920624033419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920624033419I.md): Boeing 727247 · Juneau, AK · Jun 24, 1992 · N293WA > Loss of system a hydraulic quantity en route. A system sending units were faulty. Landed safely at destination. - [Incident 19920603023179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920603023179I.md): Boeing 727247 · Covington - Cin, OH · Jun 3, 1992 · N293WA > Oil filter light on. Engine compressor stall on climb. Engine shut down. Returned. Found metal in oil filter. - [Incident 19911202058709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911202058709I.md): Boeing 727247 · Billings, MT · Dec 2, 1991 · N291WA > Smoke in cockpit after takeoff. Returned. Found left airconditioning pack had overheated. - [Incident 19911112058229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911112058229I.md): Boeing 727247 · Kansas City, MO · Nov 12, 1991 · N291WA > NR2 engine oil filter light on. Diverted to Kansas City. Landed safely. Replaced NR2 engine oil filter. - [Incident 19911028053909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911028053909I.md): Boeing 727247 · Dayton, OH · Oct 28, 1991 · N2813W · Minor damage > Departed taxiway while taxiing to gate. Had to request a tow vehicle. Tire blew while rolling over taxiway light. - [Incident 19911017059849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911017059849I.md): Boeing 727247 · Seattle, WA · Oct 17, 1991 · N831WA · Minor damage > Bag tug operator arrived after pushback. Crew unaware he was putting bags on. Applied power. Wing turned tug over. - [Incident 19910919045249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910919045249I.md): Boeing 727247 · Phoenix, AZ · Sep 19, 1991 · N291WA · Minor damage > L3 window outer pane cracked in flight. Emergency descent. Diverted to Phoenix. - [Incident 19910801039079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910801039079I.md): Boeing 727247 · Covington - Cin, OH · Aug 1, 1991 · N2810W > Excessive vibration in throttle quadrant on takeoff. Aborted. Engine to be changed. - [Incident 19910729035529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910729035529I.md): Boeing 727247 · San Antonio, TX · Jul 29, 1991 · N2816W > Lost hydraulic system after departure. Returned. Hydraulic flex line in tail leaking. - [Incident 19910729035509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910729035509I.md): Boeing 727247 · Covington - Cin, OH · Jul 29, 1991 · N2829W > Loud squeal from forward entry door on climb. Returned. Replaced door seal. - [Incident 19910315008369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910315008369I.md): Boeing 727247 · Covington - Cin, OH · Mar 15, 1991 · N2810W > Smoke in cabin. Aft lavatory smoke detectors activated. No evidence of smoking or fire. Suspect smoking in lavatory - [Incident 19910207006869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910207006869I.md): Boeing 727247 · Covington - Cin, OH · Feb 7, 1991 · N290WA > Blue aft stair light came on. Aborted. Returned to gate for maintenance. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-247/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 ('138408F') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-247/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.