# FAA incident reports: Boeing 727-31

A list on [Boeing 727-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-31.md).

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

Page 1 of 2 · 65 reports

- [Incident 20031010026709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031010026709I.md): Boeing 72731 · Ketchikan, AK · Oct 10, 2003 · N220NE · Minor damage
  > (-23) Pilot reported normal flight through touchdown. After braking at 60 knots an intermittent gear warning horn was heard lasting 2-3 seconds. Continued to the end of the runway with no other abnormal indications. During the 180 degree turn from the runway…
- [Incident 19980422012889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980422012889I.md): Boeing 727100 · Middletown, PA · Apr 22, 1998 · N240NE
  > Narrative: aircraft enroute to philadelphia, PA diverted and landed on runway 13 due to a smoke indication in the cargo bay. The aircraft fire fighters responded, no evidence of fire was found, and the aircraft taxied to the ramp without incident. A mechanic…
- [Incident 19920607024209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920607024209I.md): Boeing 72731 · Las Vegas, NV · Jun 7, 1992 · N240NE · Minor damage
  > Nose gear door did not close after takeoff. Returned. Nose steering inoperative. Torque link safety pin missing.
- [Incident 19910528023729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910528023729I.md): Boeing 72731 · Baltimore, MD · May 28, 1991 · N854TW
  > NR1 engine fire warning on climb. Returned. Fire loop sys tem shorted by broken clamp.
- [Incident 19910427019089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910427019089I.md): Boeing 72731 · Indianapolis, IN · Apr 27, 1991 · N853TW
  > NR3 engine oil filter bypass light on. Shut down and landed. Cannon plug defective. Changed filter.
- [Incident 19900329012549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900329012549I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Mar 29, 1990 · N854TW
  > Hydraulic a system went to zero. NR1 engine firewall coupling cracked and loose. Pump inlet line cracked.
- [Accident 19891208065579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891208065579A.md): Boeing 72731 · Newark, NJ · Dec 8, 1989 · N727PJ · Substantial damage
  > Loud noise, NR1 engine power loss. Shutdown. Landed airport. Engine turbine blade lodge in vertical stabilizer.
- [Incident 19891204062459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891204062459I.md): Boeing 72731 · Columbus, OH · Dec 4, 1989 · N857TW · Minor damage
  > Upper cowl on NR3 engine departed on approach. Found outboard horizontal latch pin and receiver bracket broken.
- [Incident 19891014059489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891014059489I.md): Boeing 72731 · Pomona, NJ · Oct 14, 1989 · N230NE
  > Passenger smoked in lavatory and set off smoke alarm. Passenger had been briefed that it was a non smoking flight.
- [Incident 19890731046809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890731046809I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Jul 31, 1989 · N854TW · Minor damage
  > Aircraft struck parked truck with left wingtip while taxiing to runway. Damaged wingtip and truck side.
- [Incident 19890608055389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890608055389I.md): Boeing 72731 · Miami, FL · Jun 8, 1989 · N7892
  > Lost cabin pressure on climb. Emergency descent. Oxygen masks deployed. Out flow valve obstructed with insulation.
- [Incident 19890511030259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890511030259I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · May 11, 1989 · N850TW
  > Noise twice after gear retraction. Landed without incident. Suspect heavy piece of cargo shifted during climbout.
- [Incident 19890110006229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890110006229I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Jan 10, 1989 · N856TW
  > Unsafe left gear light on approach. Made normal landing. Plug and connector wiring insulation aged caused a short.
- [Accident 19880827071829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880827071829A.md): Boeing 72731 · Chicago, IL · Aug 27, 1988 · N852TW · Substantial damage
  > Unable gear at airport. Landed gear up at alternate. Disconnected gear selector rod. Crew damaged manual gear.
- [Incident 19880626034429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880626034429I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Jun 26, 1988 · N854TW
  > During climbout hydraulic pump light came on and pressure dropped to zero. Returned. Outboard flap valve had failed
- [Incident 19880527039879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880527039879I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · May 27, 1988 · N853TW
  > NR6 leading edge slat failed to retract. Returned to St Louis. Replaced flap actuator and shuttle valve.
- [Incident 19880517022639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880517022639I.md): Boeing 727231 · St Louis, MO · May 17, 1988 · N857TW
  > Throttle stuck on climb out. Returned. Operated normal after returning to gate. Cleaned and lubed for safety check.
- [Incident 19880505020579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880505020579I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · May 5, 1988 · N854TW
  > Gear doors failed to close on gear retraction. Returned. Landing gear accessory control box defective.
- [Incident 19871209076299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871209076299I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Dec 9, 1987 · N850TW
  > Number 1 engine compressor stalls in climb. Returned. Problem could not be corrected. Replaced engine.
- [Incident 19871103072039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871103072039I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Nov 3, 1987 · N855TW
  > The right airconditioning pack tripped off during climb. Right pack unable to hold pressure. Aircraft returned.
- [Incident 19871027077349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871027077349I.md): Boeing 72731 · Pittsburgh, PA · Oct 27, 1987 · N857TW · Minor damage
  > Struck a deer on departure. Continued to stl. Left main landing gear flying door assembly torn from its mounting.
- [Incident 19871023065749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871023065749I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Oct 23, 1987 · N856TW
  > The flaps failed to fully retract after takeoff. Aircraft safely returned. Flap control valve malfunctioned.
- [Incident 19870903066319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870903066319I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Sep 3, 1987 · N854TW
  > Inboard flaps stuck at 2 degrees on climbout. Returned and replaced faulty position indicator.
- [Incident 19870812066339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870812066339I.md): Boeing 727100 · Glendale, AZ · Aug 12, 1987 · N7892 · Minor damage
  > Caught in strong thermal activity during landing flair and dragged a wing tip on the runway.
- [Incident 19870713046649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870713046649I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Jul 13, 1987 · N831TW
  > Vibration in climb. Found rudder hinge panel damaged.
- [Incident 19870617035829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870617035829I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Jun 17, 1987 · N851TW
  > Fire warning bell on takeoff. Engine shutdown, returned. Bleed duct failed at the anti-ice tube connection.
- [Incident 19870313026759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870313026759I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Mar 13, 1987 · N889TW
  > Engine shutdown due to fire warning. Found the gland nut backed off the oil cooler ejector valve.
- [Incident 19861226079869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861226079869I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Dec 26, 1986 · N844TW
  > Intermittant electrical smoke from under glare shield. Unable to determine cause.
- [Incident 19861104069469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861104069469I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Nov 4, 1986 · N831TW · Minor damage
  > Heavy vibration and decay of engine parameters before engine was shut down. Found metal in the tailpipe.
- [Incident 19861029065929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861029065929I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Oct 29, 1986 · N839TW
  > Tower reported tire damage. Crew performed emergency landing procedures with no further difficulties.
- [Incident 19861024063239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861024063239I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Oct 24, 1986 · N853TW
  > Unable to normally retract gear after takeoff, returned. Found a broken wire at gear lever latch solenoid.
- [Incident 19860910056549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860910056549I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Sep 10, 1986 · N853TW
  > Lost a system hydraulics. Manually extended gear. Safe landing. Found flap actuaztor blanking plug failed.
- [Incident 19860807071819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860807071819I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Aug 7, 1986 · N852TW
  > Engine shutdown after thrust reverser deploy light came on. Returned. Found a contained turbine failure.
- [Incident 19860613033039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860613033039I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Jun 13, 1986 · N889TW
  > A system hydraulic quantity loss en route. Safe landing. Found leaking line in the aft airstair area.
- [Incident 19860613031719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860613031719I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Jun 13, 1986 · N854TW
  > Aft cargo door warning light came on. Manually controlled pressurization. Aft edge of rear cargo door not latched.
- [Incident 19860511022809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860511022809I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · May 11, 1986 · N7892
  > A system hydraulic went to zero in cruise. Landed safely. Found lower rudder hydraulic boost package leaking.
- [Incident 19860509025009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860509025009I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · May 9, 1986 · N853TW
  > Loud noise heard on takeoff roll. Aborted. Variable winds and thunderstorms in area may have caused the noise.
- [Incident 19860425023539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860425023539I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Apr 25, 1986 · N846TW
  > Red gear lights remained on after gear doors closed after takeoff. Returned. Changed gear accessory box.
- [Incident 19860228008759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860228008759I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Feb 28, 1986 · N853TW
  > Vibration noted on NR2 engine during cruise. Shutdown when monitor went off high scale. Turbine blades missing.
- [Incident 19860212010659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860212010659I.md): Boeing 72731 · Omaha, NE · Feb 12, 1986 · N853TW
  > NR1 engine lost power during climb. Shutdown and returned. Engine to be replaced.
- [Incident 19860201003519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860201003519I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Feb 1, 1986 · N854TW
  > Engine shutdown after low oil pressure filter bypass light came on. Replaced switches, connectors and oil screen.
- [Incident 19860131003529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860131003529I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Jan 31, 1986 · N855TW
  > Nose gear unsafe indication and hydraulic fluid loss. Safe landing, gear pinned.
- [Incident 19860108003159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860108003159I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Jan 8, 1986 · N889TW · Minor damage
  > During climb aircraft rolled and buffeted with flap slat retraction. Found inboard slat track extend stops missing.
- [Incident 19860106003169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860106003169I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Jan 6, 1986 · N856TW
  > Windshield arced with smoke after takeoff. Grommet type washer allowed powerline to contact windshield frame.
- [Incident 19851222068689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851222068689I.md): Boeing 72731 · Kansas City, MO · Dec 22, 1985 · N852TW
  > Lost a system hydraulics after retracting flaps. Alternate procedure for gear extension. Flap drive motor leaking.
- [Incident 19851014055949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851014055949I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Oct 14, 1985 · N846TW
  > Heat valve stuck open during descent. Engine shutdown at touchdown. Replaced number 2 heat valve.
- [Incident 19850824052089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850824052089I.md): Boeing 72731 · Kansas City, MO · Aug 24, 1985 · N856TW · Minor damage
  > Wingtip contacted runway during touch and go landing. Damage to slat and flap found on post flight inspection.
- [Incident 19850716037369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850716037369I.md): Boeing 72731 · St Louis, MO · Jul 16, 1985 · N856TW
  > Lost a system hydraulic quantity indication. Gear manually extended. Found faulty seal on hydraulic pump.
- [Incident 19840907053439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840907053439I.md): Boeing 727 · Chicago, IL · Sep 7, 1984 · N853TW
  > Had to lower nose gear manually. Replaced nose drag brace and actuator. Emergency equipment on standby.
- [Incident 19840704036029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840704036029I.md): Boeing 72731 · Chicago, IL · Jul 4, 1984 · N856TW · Minor damage
  > Engine fire warning light on. Reduced power to idle. Light went out. Engine antiice duct split near engine case.

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## 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 ('1384010')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-31/incidents

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