# FAA incident reports: Boeing 727-25

A list on [Boeing 727-25](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-25.md).

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

- [Incident 19990506020269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990506020269I.md): Boeing 727J4 · Baltimore, MD · May 6, 1999 · N505FE · Minor damage
  > Upon landing pilot reported aircraft shook violently from nose gear area. Aircraft cleared active and called for company maintenance personnel. Found nose gear scissors disconnected with pin hanging. Maintenance reconnected scissors and aircraft taxied to…
- [Incident 19990209011869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990209011869I.md): Boeing 72725 · Minneapolis, MN · Feb 9, 1999 · N155FE
  > Faulty nose gear indication with gear lever in the down positiion. Recycled gear and got three gear green lights, however unsafe horn sounded when throttle was retarded and/or flaps were selected to the 25 degree position. Made missed approach, ran check…
- [Incident 19980623038199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980623038199I.md): Boeing 72725 · Indianapolis, IN · Jun 23, 1998 · N506FE
  > (-5) Fire bell sounded during taxi, no associated lites. Shut down #1 engine after fire dept. Noted smoke from left engine. 5 min. Later fire bell sounded with no associated lites. Shut down #2 & #3. Maintenance found #4 smoke detector had water in unit.…
- [Incident 19980127017169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980127017169I.md): Boeing 72725 · Richmond, VA · Jan 27, 1998 · N510FE
  > Contained compressor failure at cruise possibly disk. Landed number two engine out with no further incident.
- [Incident 19960521021289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960521021289I.md): Boeing 727100 · North Platte, NE · May 21, 1996 · N154FE
  > Narrative: on may 21, 1996, approximately 1705 CDT, Boeing 727-100, N154FE, operating as fed-x flight 3438 from memphis, TN (mem), to great falls, mt (gtf), declared an emergency over mccook, NE due to fumes in cockpit. The aircraft diverted to the North…
- [Incident 19951107039689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951107039689I.md): Boeing 72725 · Wichita, KS · Nov 7, 1995 · N507FE
  > Buffet vibrations en route. Right yoke not level. Te flaps loose. Replaced carriage plates and bushings.
- [Incident 19950525022549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950525022549I.md): Boeing 727100 · Des Moines, IA · May 25, 1995 · N8104N
  > Smoke in cockpit en route. Declared emergency. Diverted to dsm. Defective ballast for cockpit lights.
- [Incident 19940716030949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940716030949I.md): Boeing 727 · Galena, AK · Jul 16, 1994 · N280NE · Minor damage
  > Cargo shifted on climbout. Minor damage to sidewalls of fuselage. Cargo strap broke.
- [Incident 19930720028929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930720028929I.md): Boeing 72725 · Nashville, TN · Jul 20, 1993 · N502FE · Minor damage
  > Fumes in cockpit. Diverted to Nashville. Landed safely. Evacuated aircraft. First officer overhead speaker shorted.
- [Incident 19921022049009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921022049009I.md): Boeing 72725 · Eugene, OR · Oct 22, 1992 · N290NE
  > Part of engine nacelle of 727 found beside runway. Traced to eisa. Found NR3 engine blowout panel missing from 209NE
- [Incident 19920831041329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920831041329I.md): Boeing 72725 · Houston, TX · Aug 31, 1992 · N708DH · Minor damage
  > Right main NR3 and NR4 and left main NR1 tires blew on rollout. Brakes locked up. Replaced brake antiskid unit.
- [Incident 19910409015559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910409015559I.md): Boeing 72725 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Apr 9, 1991 · N509FE
  > Lost a system hydraulic fluid on climb. Dumped fuel. Returned. Found a leaking outboard trailing edge flap valve.
- [Incident 19901227060969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901227060969I.md): Boeing 72725 · Syracuse, NY · Dec 27, 1990 · N156FE
  > Lost a system hydraulic pressure inflight. Landed safely. Fluid leaking at NR3 slat actuator.
- [Incident 19891122059839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891122059839I.md): Boeing 72725 · Portland, ME · Nov 22, 1989 · N506FE
  > Flaps malfunctioned on approach. Made a go around. Landed safely. Replaced flap position indicator.
- [Incident 19870706043789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870706043789I.md): Boeing 72725 · Kansas City, MO · Jul 6, 1987 · N8141N
  > Engine oil temperature higher than normal. Engine shut down. Aircraft landed safely. Suspect fuel heat valve failed
- [Incident 19851120064819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851120064819I.md): Boeing 72725 · Philadelphia, PA · Nov 20, 1985 · N8105N
  > Loss of power on nr 1 and nr 3 engines. Diverted.engines operated normally at decreased power. Cause undetermined.
- [Incident 19830209007759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830209007759I.md): Boeing 72725 · Atlantic City, NJ · Feb 9, 1983 · N8104N
  > All generators dropped off. Crew went to essential power. Found a failed generator and constant speed drive.
- [Incident 19811120080209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811120080209I.md): Boeing 72725 · Atlanta, GA · Nov 20, 1981 · N8105N · Substantial damage
  > Torando hit airport, 11 aircraft and 300 passengers involved. Minor injury to one ramp person. Substantial damage.
- [Incident 19810616042699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810616042699I.md): Boeing 72725 · San Antonio, TX · Jun 16, 1981 · N8114N
  > Hydraulic system a dropped to zero quantity. Found right flap motor case drain cracked. Replaced motor and pump.
- [Incident 19801127080599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801127080599I.md): Boeing 72725 · Pittsburgh, PA · Nov 27, 1980 · N8108N
  > High engine temp and fire warning light after takeoff. Found a hole in the cas near a bleed duct.
- [Incident 19800717060959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800717060959I.md): Boeing 72725 · Washington, DC · Jul 17, 1980 · N8117N · Minor damage
  > Taxiing aircraft struck wing tip of parked aircraft.
- [Incident 19791212047299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791212047299I.md): Boeing 72725 · Boston, MA · Dec 12, 1979 · N8104N
  > Had difficulty extending nose gear. Replaced lock actuator PN77AC222 and side plates, washed, lubricated.
- [Incident 19790822032179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790822032179I.md): Boeing 72725 · Atlanta, GA · Aug 22, 1979 · N8139N
  > Missed approach made due to turbulence. Engines were changed due to operation at red line from missed appr point.
- [Incident 19790415008219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790415008219I.md): Boeing 72725 · Boston, MA · Apr 15, 1979 · N8141N
  > "A" system hydraulic failure due to leaking gear actuating cylinder
- [Incident 19790302010409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790302010409I.md): Boeing 72725 · Houston, TX · Mar 2, 1979 · N8141N
  > Lost hydraulic system a due to blown flap actuator seal. Also found damage to compressor fan blades.
- [Incident 19790206004549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790206004549I.md): Boeing 72725 · Pittsburgh, PA · Feb 6, 1979 · N8104N
  > Crew unable to control pressurization, found ruptured duct.
- [Incident 19790113001829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790113001829I.md): Boeing 727 · Miami, FL · Jan 13, 1979 · N8130N · Minor damage
  > Aft cargo door sliding fairing separated from aircraft on landing.
- [Incident 19781225020629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781225020629I.md): Boeing 727 · Pittsburgh, PA · Dec 25, 1978 · N8133N
  > Flight reported stuck slat. Landed ok., replaced a switch.
- [Incident 19780607044909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780607044909I.md): Boeing 72725 · Boston, MA · Jun 7, 1978 · N8111N
  > Flight returned due to hydraulic problem. #2 hydraulic pump pressure line was leaking.

## 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 ('1384006')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-25/incidents

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