Boeing 727-251

FAA incident reports · 134

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Incident 20040619009759IBoeing 727251 · San Francisco, CA(-23) On June 19, 2004 air kittyhawk flight 2878 from San Francisco International enroute to fort wayne, Indiana, the crew experienced high oil pressure and rising oil temperature indications from the number 3 engine. They proceeded to reduce power to the…Jun 19, 2004 · N279USIncident 20021010029499IBoeing 727251 · Fort Wayne, IN(-23) Nose landing gear torque link pin missing. Last removed at atlanta, ga (katl) airport for push back.Oct 10, 2002 · N279USIncident 20020510018949IBoeing 727251 · Philadelphia, PA(-23) Aircraft was reported to have hit tail skid on landing. Arrived at ramp when aircraft was being towed to a remote site. PIC & SIC had departed phl, fe was left to standby aircraft. Viewed damaged area of tail section. Tail skid shoe missing, (found on…May 10, 2002 · N282US · Minor damageIncident 20020228036479IBoeing 727251 · Fort Wayne, IN(-23) See attached SDR: flight 715 from elp to fwa; on descent the aircraft had outboard split flap indication. The crew used the alternate flap system to lower the flaps to their desired settings per the checklist. The crew declared an emergency and the…Feb 28, 2002 · N252USIncident 20010927038779IBoeing 727251 · Fort Wayne, IN(-23) Kha 1875, B-727, fwa to lax, at 11252 declared an emergency and returned due to an engine problem (#1 engine out). The a/c landed at fwa on rw 5 w/o incident (unscheduled landing). The a/c had dry ice and methanol on board.Sep 27, 2001 · N278USIncident 20010404009319IBoeing 727251 · Miami, FL(-23)On April 4, 2001, falcon flight #010, departing from Miami International Airport, with a final destination of tallahassee, Florida experienced a tail strike on takeoff. Analysis of the flight data recorded indicated that during thakeoff, the aircraft was…Apr 4, 2001 · N266US · Minor damageAccident 20010323014739ABoeing 727251 · Memphis, TN(-23) At departure time, ramp personnel were not able to remove rightmain inboard wheel chock. With two ramp personnel departing the aircraft (powerback coordinator, and wing walker), the powerback coordinator was to have the aircraft power forward, and the…Mar 23, 2001 · N275US · No damageIncident 20010221005299IBoeing 727251 · Minneapolis, MN(-23) As a/c was being marshalled to parking, left wing tip struck hangar wall causing minor damage to strobe light lens, and assembly, as well as surrounding wing tip panel.Feb 21, 2001 · N252US · Minor damageIncident 20001222029259IBoeing 727251 · Detroit, MI(-23) This aircraft was at the gate with the APU running with both packs on, having a hydraulic leak at the parking brake shut off valve repaired, in the left wheel well. Upon hydraulic line removal, the mechanic, APU intake and wheel well were sprayed with…Dec 22, 2000 · N201USIncident 20000921031609IBoeing 727251 · Fort Wayne, IN(-23)KHA1864 returned to fwa due to #1 engine shut down (loss of oil pressure). Aircraft landed without incident. See SDR #00-564 on file dfw FSDO.Sep 21, 2000 · N278USIncident 20000908027509IBoeing 727251 · Greensboro, NC(-23)After take-off, a portion of the #3 engine nose cowl acostic liner separated and entered engine intake. ATC declared an emergency. Aircraft returned to airport without engine shutdown. Flames were witnessed coming from rear of #3 engine. Aircraft landed…Sep 8, 2000 · N282USIncident 20000510017319IBoeing 727251 · Ft Lauderdale, FL(-23) Amerijet 451, 1 B-727 experienced smoke in the cockpit immediately after takeoff necessitating an emergency return. After receiving a clearance to land and exiting vehicles, ajt 451 contacted a closed runway sign mounted on a truck. A normal landing,…May 10, 2000 · N296AJ · Minor damageIncident 20000216022419IBoeing 727251 · Wichita, KS(-23)Fligth engineer failed to shut down APU prior to takeoff. Ator near top-of-climb APU fire warning went off. Crew shut down APU, lowered landing gear, but was forced to discharge APU fire extinguisher when the APU fire annumciator light did not…Feb 16, 2000 · N264USIncident 19991129033459IBoeing 727251 · Kansas City, MO(-23) On November 29, 1999, northwest airlines, flight 938, a Boeing 727-251, was enroute from mci to mem, when shortly after rotation number two engine fire warning illuminated. An emergency was declared, and the pilot returned the aircraft to mci without…Nov 29, 1999 · N297USIncident 19990304020989IBoeing 727251 · Toledo, OH#1 Engine lost oil quanity, crew shut down engine, declared an emergency and landed Toledo without incident. Maintanance found a bad gearbox heli-coil. A new heli-coil was installed and the aircraft was returned to service.Mar 4, 1999 · N278USIncident 19980316036529IBoeing 727251 · Miami, FL(-5) On flight from montego bay, jamaica, to newark, new jersey, N267US, a Boeing 727, lost cabin pressure. The crew declared an emergency, descended to a lower altitude and diverted to maimi, Florida. The aircraft landed safely without further incident. A…Mar 16, 1998 · N267USIncident 19971230041339IBoeing 727251 · Pittsburgh, PAAircraft slsid off snow covered taxiway onto crassy area. No damage or injuries.Dec 30, 1997 · N281USIncident 19971024035309IBoeing 727251 · Kansas City, MONarrative: en-route from tol to elp, amerijet international, inc., (pcsa) flight crew noted arcing in the L-1 window, window heat was turned off and the window then cracked. The flight diverted to mci and landed without incident. Pcsa mechanics replaced the…Oct 24, 1997 · N296AJIncident 19970323015599IBoeing 727251 · Chicago, ILNarrative: FAA contacted due to turn back & emergency. Declared airworthiness involved due to possible malfunction. [privacy data omitted] A/c departed o'Hare , lost all airspeed & altimeters at 400' AGL. Declared emergency, dumped fuel, landed runway 9 w/o…Mar 23, 1997 · N280USIncident 19961016037349IBoeing 727251 · Boston, MANarrative: northwest 390, B727, on final to Boston, MA, the pilot reported that two engine generators were out with the possibility of losing the third. Aircraft landed rwy 22L without incident at 2039EDT, 10/16/96. Alert ii responded to the emergency. Pilot…Oct 16, 1996 · N290USIncident 19960212012459IBoeing 727251 · Minneapolis, MNNarrative: on February 6, 1996 at memphis, N298US had a stall warning write-up. The stall warning computer was changed and the aircraft returned to service. Again on February 12, 1996 at msp during takeoff rotation at 5 degrees flap setting the stall warning…Feb 12, 1996 · N298USIncident 19951117047439IBoeing 727251 · Cleveland, OHNarrative: nwa 389 was issued a go-around while on short final to rwy 5R at "cle", due to a coa 584 (737) still on departure roll. The controller issued the nwa 389 to turn left 320 heading, climb to 4000', and the coa 584 to turn right to 095 degrees. Nwa…Nov 17, 1995 · N284USIncident 19951001036709IBoeing 727251 · Grand Rapids, MINarrative: jetway was operated beyond the swing limits causing limit switch to trip disabling jetway in a position which did not afford wing clearance. The taxi director, a qualified new hire, directed the aircraft out assuming there was sufficient clearance.…Oct 1, 1995 · N297US · Minor damageIncident 19950523015089IBoeing 727251 · San Francisco, CANarrative: upon taking the active runway, aircraft was cleared for takeoff. The aircraft taxied over a bump. A loud noise was heard and an unsafe indication in the left main landing gear occurred. The aircraft immediately listed 2 degree to the left. Takeoff…May 23, 1995 · N296US · Minor damageIncident 19950413011259IBoeing 727251 · Atlantic City, NJNarrative: on April 13, 1995 at approximately 1220 hours, a Boeing 727, N258US piloted by a kiwi international airlines experienced difficulties while landing on runway 13 at the Atlantic City International Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (acy). The aircraft…Apr 13, 1995 · N258US · Minor damageIncident 19950118004949IBoeing 727251 · Little Rock, ARNarrative: on January 18, 1995, at approximately 2051 CST, a Boeing 727 airplane registered to northwest airlines, inc., landed at Little Rock, Adams Field (lit), Little Rock, AR. Upon landing roll airplane began to shudder and veered left of the runway…Jan 18, 1995 · N204USIncident 19941226047579IBoeing 727251 · Milwaukee, WIFire light NR3 engine on climbout. Shutdown engine. Landed mke. 13th stage saddle duct blew out a weld.Dec 26, 1994 · N288USIncident 19940616022789IBoeing 727251 · Minneapolis, MNNR1 and NR2 main landing gear tires blew on landing.Jun 16, 1994 · N299US · Minor damageIncident 19940226009459IBoeing 737200 · Norfolk, VABlew right main landing gear tire on rollout. Brakes caught on fire. Emergency evacuation ordered.Feb 26, 1994 · N260US · Minor damageIncident 19930623030349IBoeing 727251 · Fargo, NDPilot misjudged his distance on a taxi turn around. Right main gear left hard surface area onto soft shoulder.Jun 23, 1993 · N251USIncident 19930427016319IBoeing 727251 · Detroit, MIGear light remained on after departure. Returned. Landed safely. Nose landing gear door was missing.Apr 27, 1993 · N299US · Minor damageIncident 19921117051369IBoeing 727251 · Portland, ORPilot returned to airport after NR1 engine start valve light illuminated. Replaced starter control valve.Nov 17, 1992 · N266USIncident 19920817036009IBoeing 727251 · Savannah, GAPilot cleared for approach to Savannah airport. Landed at Hunter army airfield. Departed for Savannah.Aug 17, 1992 · N261USIncident 19920807046089IBoeing 727251 · Milwaukee, WIPilot over ran departure end of runway. Became stuck in mud.Aug 7, 1992 · N251USIncident 19920423015919IBoeing 727251 · Milwaukee, WIHydraulic quantity drop en route. Diverted to Milwaukee. Found a system hydraulic pressure transmitter was leaking.Apr 23, 1992 · N286USIncident 19920311009819IBoeing 727251 · Chicago, ILWhile making a turn the left main landing gear left the pavement. Became stuck in mud. Marshaller directing plane.Mar 11, 1992 · N389PAIncident 19920309038639IBoeing 727251 · Cleveland, OHUnable to control pressurization on climb. Descended to lower altitude. Continued to destination.Mar 9, 1992 · N265USIncident 19920229008199IBoeing 727251 · Kansas City, MOLost hydraulic pressure on a system on climb. Returned. Flow regulator and filters were replaced.Feb 29, 1992 · N295USIncident 19920220011409IBoeing 727251 · Fort Myers, FLRear galley fire en route. Shut off power. Used halon bottle. Flight attendant burned finger tips. Continued flight.Feb 20, 1992 · N255US · Minor damageIncident 19920206014519IBoeing 727251 · Minneapolis, MNWhile taxiing to gate, left wing tip of aircraft struck a parked pallet loader.Feb 6, 1992 · N286US · Minor damageIncident 19920114001729IBoeing 727251 · Memphis, TNNose wheel tires blew on rollout. Found snow packed in brake area. Brakes were frozen and wheels locked up.Jan 14, 1992 · N263US · Minor damageIncident 19911228061019IBoeing 727251 · Memphis, TNAft galley oven fire. Used halon bottle. Emergency landing. Oven temperature sensors were inoperative.Dec 28, 1991 · N264US · Minor damageIncident 19910705040979IBoeing 727251 · Martinsburg, WVEntered area of severe turbulence. Not reflected on radar. 3 passengers and 1 flight attendant slightly injured.Jul 5, 1991 · N295USIncident 19910616025579IBoeing 727251 · Buffalo, NYNR1 engine oil filter by pass light and rising oil temperature on climb. Returned. Had a clogged oil screen.Jun 16, 1991 · N282USIncident 19910417019949IBoeing 727243 · Cleveland, OHLow fuel. Diverted to Hopkins. Fuelers used inaccurate gauge. Crew did not notice fuel amount.Apr 17, 1991 · N289USIncident 19910306019739IBoeing 737200 · Syracuse, NYBird strike on NR2 engine on final approach. Landed safely.Mar 6, 1991 · N279US · Minor damageIncident 19910214004709IBoeing 727251 · Memphis, TNFumes in aircraft when lights turned on. Emergency landing. Ballast for lights was cause of fumes.Feb 14, 1991 · N280USIncident 19910104002059IBoeing 727251 · Billings, MTNose gear did not show green light on approach. Landed safely. Maintenance cleaned and lube nose gear.Jan 4, 1991 · N270USIncident 19901220061969IBoeing 727251 · Milwaukee, WIHydraulic system failed on climb. Returned. Found outboard flap control valve failed and fluid drained out.Dec 20, 1990 · N290USAccident 19901203052362ABoeing 727251 · Detroit, MIOn takeoff roll right wing collided with N3313L that was lost in fog and stopped on runway. Aborted takeoff.Dec 3, 1990 · N278US · Substantial damage
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