# FAA incident reports: Boeing 727-251 A list on [Boeing 727-251](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-251.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 134 reports - [Incident 20040619009759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040619009759I.md): Boeing 727251 · San Francisco, CA · Jun 19, 2004 · N279US > (-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… - [Incident 20021010029499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021010029499I.md): Boeing 727251 · Fort Wayne, IN · Oct 10, 2002 · N279US > (-23) Nose landing gear torque link pin missing. Last removed at atlanta, ga (katl) airport for push back. - [Incident 20020510018949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020510018949I.md): Boeing 727251 · Philadelphia, PA · May 10, 2002 · N282US · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 20020228036479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020228036479I.md): Boeing 727251 · Fort Wayne, IN · Feb 28, 2002 · N252US > (-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… - [Incident 20010927038779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010927038779I.md): Boeing 727251 · Fort Wayne, IN · Sep 27, 2001 · N278US > (-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. - [Incident 20010404009319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010404009319I.md): Boeing 727251 · Miami, FL · Apr 4, 2001 · N266US · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20010323014739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010323014739A.md): Boeing 727251 · Memphis, TN · Mar 23, 2001 · N275US · No damage > (-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… - [Incident 20010221005299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010221005299I.md): Boeing 727251 · Minneapolis, MN · Feb 21, 2001 · N252US · Minor damage > (-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. - [Incident 20001222029259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001222029259I.md): Boeing 727251 · Detroit, MI · Dec 22, 2000 · N201US > (-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… - [Incident 20000921031609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000921031609I.md): Boeing 727251 · Fort Wayne, IN · Sep 21, 2000 · N278US > (-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. - [Incident 20000908027509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000908027509I.md): Boeing 727251 · Greensboro, NC · Sep 8, 2000 · N282US > (-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… - [Incident 20000510017319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000510017319I.md): Boeing 727251 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · May 10, 2000 · N296AJ · Minor damage > (-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,… - [Incident 20000216022419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000216022419I.md): Boeing 727251 · Wichita, KS · Feb 16, 2000 · N264US > (-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… - [Incident 19991129033459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991129033459I.md): Boeing 727251 · Kansas City, MO · Nov 29, 1999 · N297US > (-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… - [Incident 19990304020989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990304020989I.md): Boeing 727251 · Toledo, OH · Mar 4, 1999 · N278US > #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. - [Incident 19980316036529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980316036529I.md): Boeing 727251 · Miami, FL · Mar 16, 1998 · N267US > (-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… - [Incident 19971230041339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971230041339I.md): Boeing 727251 · Pittsburgh, PA · Dec 30, 1997 · N281US > Aircraft slsid off snow covered taxiway onto crassy area. No damage or injuries. - [Incident 19971024035309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971024035309I.md): Boeing 727251 · Kansas City, MO · Oct 24, 1997 · N296AJ > Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19970323015599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970323015599I.md): Boeing 727251 · Chicago, IL · Mar 23, 1997 · N280US > Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19961016037349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961016037349I.md): Boeing 727251 · Boston, MA · Oct 16, 1996 · N290US > Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19960212012459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960212012459I.md): Boeing 727251 · Minneapolis, MN · Feb 12, 1996 · N298US > Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19951117047439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951117047439I.md): Boeing 727251 · Cleveland, OH · Nov 17, 1995 · N284US > Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19951001036709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951001036709I.md): Boeing 727251 · Grand Rapids, MI · Oct 1, 1995 · N297US · Minor damage > Narrative: 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.… - [Incident 19950523015089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950523015089I.md): Boeing 727251 · San Francisco, CA · May 23, 1995 · N296US · Minor damage > Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19950413011259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950413011259I.md): Boeing 727251 · Atlantic City, NJ · Apr 13, 1995 · N258US · Minor damage > Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19950118004949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950118004949I.md): Boeing 727251 · Little Rock, AR · Jan 18, 1995 · N204US > Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19941226047579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941226047579I.md): Boeing 727251 · Milwaukee, WI · Dec 26, 1994 · N288US > Fire light NR3 engine on climbout. Shutdown engine. Landed mke. 13th stage saddle duct blew out a weld. - [Incident 19940616022789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940616022789I.md): Boeing 727251 · Minneapolis, MN · Jun 16, 1994 · N299US · Minor damage > NR1 and NR2 main landing gear tires blew on landing. - [Incident 19940226009459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940226009459I.md): Boeing 737200 · Norfolk, VA · Feb 26, 1994 · N260US · Minor damage > Blew right main landing gear tire on rollout. Brakes caught on fire. Emergency evacuation ordered. - [Incident 19930623030349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930623030349I.md): Boeing 727251 · Fargo, ND · Jun 23, 1993 · N251US > Pilot misjudged his distance on a taxi turn around. Right main gear left hard surface area onto soft shoulder. - [Incident 19930427016319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930427016319I.md): Boeing 727251 · Detroit, MI · Apr 27, 1993 · N299US · Minor damage > Gear light remained on after departure. Returned. Landed safely. Nose landing gear door was missing. - [Incident 19921117051369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921117051369I.md): Boeing 727251 · Portland, OR · Nov 17, 1992 · N266US > Pilot returned to airport after NR1 engine start valve light illuminated. Replaced starter control valve. - [Incident 19920817036009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920817036009I.md): Boeing 727251 · Savannah, GA · Aug 17, 1992 · N261US > Pilot cleared for approach to Savannah airport. Landed at Hunter army airfield. Departed for Savannah. - [Incident 19920807046089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920807046089I.md): Boeing 727251 · Milwaukee, WI · Aug 7, 1992 · N251US > Pilot over ran departure end of runway. Became stuck in mud. - [Incident 19920423015919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920423015919I.md): Boeing 727251 · Milwaukee, WI · Apr 23, 1992 · N286US > Hydraulic quantity drop en route. Diverted to Milwaukee. Found a system hydraulic pressure transmitter was leaking. - [Incident 19920311009819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920311009819I.md): Boeing 727251 · Chicago, IL · Mar 11, 1992 · N389PA > While making a turn the left main landing gear left the pavement. Became stuck in mud. Marshaller directing plane. - [Incident 19920309038639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920309038639I.md): Boeing 727251 · Cleveland, OH · Mar 9, 1992 · N265US > Unable to control pressurization on climb. Descended to lower altitude. Continued to destination. - [Incident 19920229008199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920229008199I.md): Boeing 727251 · Kansas City, MO · Feb 29, 1992 · N295US > Lost hydraulic pressure on a system on climb. Returned. Flow regulator and filters were replaced. - [Incident 19920220011409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920220011409I.md): Boeing 727251 · Fort Myers, FL · Feb 20, 1992 · N255US · Minor damage > Rear galley fire en route. Shut off power. Used halon bottle. Flight attendant burned finger tips. Continued flight. - [Incident 19920206014519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920206014519I.md): Boeing 727251 · Minneapolis, MN · Feb 6, 1992 · N286US · Minor damage > While taxiing to gate, left wing tip of aircraft struck a parked pallet loader. - [Incident 19920114001729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920114001729I.md): Boeing 727251 · Memphis, TN · Jan 14, 1992 · N263US · Minor damage > Nose wheel tires blew on rollout. Found snow packed in brake area. Brakes were frozen and wheels locked up. - [Incident 19911228061019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911228061019I.md): Boeing 727251 · Memphis, TN · Dec 28, 1991 · N264US · Minor damage > Aft galley oven fire. Used halon bottle. Emergency landing. Oven temperature sensors were inoperative. - [Incident 19910705040979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910705040979I.md): Boeing 727251 · Martinsburg, WV · Jul 5, 1991 · N295US > Entered area of severe turbulence. Not reflected on radar. 3 passengers and 1 flight attendant slightly injured. - [Incident 19910616025579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910616025579I.md): Boeing 727251 · Buffalo, NY · Jun 16, 1991 · N282US > NR1 engine oil filter by pass light and rising oil temperature on climb. Returned. Had a clogged oil screen. - [Incident 19910417019949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910417019949I.md): Boeing 727243 · Cleveland, OH · Apr 17, 1991 · N289US > Low fuel. Diverted to Hopkins. Fuelers used inaccurate gauge. Crew did not notice fuel amount. - [Incident 19910306019739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910306019739I.md): Boeing 737200 · Syracuse, NY · Mar 6, 1991 · N279US · Minor damage > Bird strike on NR2 engine on final approach. Landed safely. - [Incident 19910214004709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910214004709I.md): Boeing 727251 · Memphis, TN · Feb 14, 1991 · N280US > Fumes in aircraft when lights turned on. Emergency landing. Ballast for lights was cause of fumes. - [Incident 19910104002059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910104002059I.md): Boeing 727251 · Billings, MT · Jan 4, 1991 · N270US > Nose gear did not show green light on approach. Landed safely. Maintenance cleaned and lube nose gear. - [Incident 19901220061969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901220061969I.md): Boeing 727251 · Milwaukee, WI · Dec 20, 1990 · N290US > Hydraulic system failed on climb. Returned. Found outboard flap control valve failed and fluid drained out. - [Accident 19901203052362A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901203052362A.md): Boeing 727251 · Detroit, MI · Dec 3, 1990 · N278US · Substantial damage > On takeoff roll right wing collided with N3313L that was lost in fog and stopped on runway. Aborted takeoff. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-251/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 ('138408H') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-251/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.