# FAA incident reports: Boeing 727-2M7

A list on [Boeing 727-2M7](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-2m7.md).

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

- [Accident 20040830021459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040830021459A.md): Boeing 7272M7 · El Paso, TX · Aug 30, 2004 · N742RW · Substantial damage
  > (-23) On August 30, 2004, at 1905 MDT, a Boeing 727-2M7, N742RW, registered to art 21952 LLC and operated by custom air transport incorporated, received substantial damage when the right wing dragged on the runway on landing at El Paso International Airport,…
- [Incident 20001028024229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001028024229I.md): Boeing 727200 · San Jose, CA · Oct 28, 2000 · N742RW · Minor damage
  > (-23) During a/c push back, the tug lost power causing it's controls to lock up. The operator scraped the right front forward belly door with the tugs spot light causing a 10 inch long dent. As a preventive measure to eliminate this type of incident in the…
- [Incident 19990730034779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990730034779I.md): Boeing 7272M7 · Minneapolis, MN · Jul 30, 1999 · N727RW
  > (-23) On landing at msp, aircraft hydroplaned and went approx. 100 feet off end of runway onto paved overrun. The aircraft anti-skid system was mel'ed inoperative. Just prior to landing a light rain shower passed across the airport, including the landing…
- [Incident 19960728028999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960728028999I.md): Boeing 7272M7 · Fargo, ND · Jul 28, 1996 · N727RW
  > Narrative: on a flight from Fargo, ND to minneapolis, MN the pilot reported a vibration. The aircraft was in cruise at 30,000', 300 KTS. First officer observed that the right hand inboard flap was vibrating. The aircraft returned to Fargo, ND without further…
- [Incident 19921206056469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921206056469I.md): Boeing 7272M7 · Agana, Guam · Dec 6, 1992 · N727RW · Minor damage
  > NR2 engine was shutdown due to an uncontained engine failure. Returned to guam. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19900915049339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900915049339I.md): Boeing 7272M7 · Great Falls, MT · Sep 15, 1990 · N729RW
  > NR3 engine fire warning. Shut down. Used fire extinguishers. Diverted for landing. No actual fire.
- [Incident 19890111007579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890111007579I.md): Boeing 7272M7 · Memphis, TN · Jan 11, 1989 · N742RW
  > NR2 engine vibration and epa flucuation on rotation. Reduced power. Returned. Parts of plastic bag in engine.
- [Accident 19880909069689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880909069689A.md): Boeing 727200 · Minneapolis, MN · Sep 9, 1988 · N729RW · Substantial damage
  > Captain started taxi without an all clear signal and struck the tug. Mistook disconnect and farwell for cleanance.
- [Incident 19880210013519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880210013519I.md): Boeing 7272M7 · Detroit, MI · Feb 10, 1988 · N721RW · Minor damage
  > After push back from gate aircraft started to taxi and struck a tug. Captain was released from flying status by nwa
- [Incident 19871028065769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871028065769I.md): Boeing 727200 · Detroit, MI · Oct 28, 1987 · N722RW
  > The number 3 engine fire warning activated prior to takeoff. Airliner safely evacuated. No fire.
- [Incident 19860924052029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860924052029I.md): Boeing 727295 · Memphis, TN · Sep 24, 1986 · N722RW
  > Aircraft returned after false fire warning. Replaced detection loop.
- [Incident 19860223018649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860223018649I.md): Boeing 727295 · Memphis, TN · Feb 23, 1986 · N727RW
  > Leading edge flaps did not appear to lock in up position. Returned. Changed actuator and switch.
- [Incident 19850123004439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850123004439I.md): Boeing 7272M7 · Detroit, MI · Jan 23, 1985 · N721RW
  > Airstair unsafe light came on. Dumped fuel and landed. Aft entry door switch plunger was faulty.
- [Incident 19850102002229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850102002229I.md): Boeing 7272M7 · Boston, MA · Jan 2, 1985 · N721RW
  > Pilot reported hydraulic problems, landed without incident. Hydraulic low pressure switch had blown apart.
- [Incident 19840819055169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840819055169I.md): Boeing 7272M7 · Los Angeles, CA · Aug 19, 1984 · N722RW · Minor damage
  > Left wing tip was struck by commissary truck backing out of gate 53A.
- [Incident 19840215011359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840215011359I.md): Boeing 7272M7 · Minneapolis, MN · Feb 15, 1984 · N728RW · Minor damage
  > APU field relay tripped. Lost all power. Park overheated. Filled cockpit and cabin with smoke. Aircraft evacuated.
- [Incident 19830808044079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830808044079I.md): Boeing 7272M7 · Minneapolis, MN · Aug 8, 1983 · N728RW · Minor damage
  > While waiting for wing walkers to guide him around a construction area a truck hit the underside of the wingtip.
- [Incident 19830622033299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830622033299I.md): Boeing 7272M7 · Memphis, TN · Jun 22, 1983 · N722RW · Substantial damage
  > Returned due to a hydraulic problem. Found left gear lock sequence valve had broken open. Lost all hydraulic fluid.
- [Incident 19790411010889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790411010889I.md): Boeing 7272M7 · San Jose, CA · Apr 11, 1979 · N721RW
  > Trim malfunctoned because stabilizer manual trim cable improperly installed at the factory.

## 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 ('138407S')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-2m7/incidents

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