# Boeing 727-51 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1384014 - Manufacturer (registry): BOEING - Model: 727-51 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 3 ยท Turbo-jet - Seats: 134 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 435 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-51 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft None registered with this model now. ## NTSB investigations (3) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CHI85IA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85IA097), Jan 26, 1985: Boeing 727-51 (N463US), St. Paul, MN, incident, minor damage - [NTSB CHI69I0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69I0026), Sep 4, 1968: Boeing 727 (N462US), Detroit, MI, incident, minor damage - [NTSB NYC65I0142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65I0142), May 29, 1965: Boeing B-727 (N461US), Kennedy Intl, NY, incident, minor damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (25) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 19900608037999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900608037999I), Jun 8, 1990: Boeing 72751 (N287AT), Milwaukee, WI, Minor damage. Lost nose wheel steering on rollout. Stopped with nose gear off runway. Scissor torsion pin missing. - [Incident 19900531039359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900531039359I), May 31, 1990: Boeing 72751 (N471US), Ontario, CA. Noise from door on takeoff. Returned. Door was fully closed. No warning light. - [Incident 19900512032039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900512032039I), May 12, 1990: Boeing 72751 (N289AT), Acapulco, Mexico, Minor damage. On takeoff, aircraft struck a cow. Aborted. Damaged right rear door. - [Incident 19900307010119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900307010119I), Mar 7, 1990: Boeing 72751 (N471US), St Louis, MO. NR4 leading edge flap malfunctioned on climb. Returned. NR4 leading edge flap actuator failed internally. - [Incident 19891031060599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891031060599I), Oct 31, 1989: Boeing 72751 (N461US), Seattle, WA, Minor damage. APU stack fire while taxiing to gate. Stopped and put fire out. Passenger initiated evacuation. Slide malfunctioned - [Incident 19891001055159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891001055159I), Oct 1, 1989: Boeing 72751 (N471US), Memphis, TN, Minor damage. Loss of hydraulic fluid in a system on climb. Found right inboard leading edge flap actuator leaking. - [Incident 19890516038859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890516038859I), May 16, 1989: Boeing 72751 (N461US), Minneapolis, MN. Lost cabin pressure. Deployed masks and descended for landing. Outflow valves replaced. Filters contaminated. - [Incident 19880429021969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880429021969I), Apr 29, 1988: Boeing 72751 (N479US), Memphis, TN. Lost oil pressure on nr 2 engine. Shut down and returned. Helicoils came loose, blew out o ring. Loose gearbox studs - [Incident 19871208079449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871208079449I), Dec 8, 1987: Boeing 727100 (N462US), Memphis, TN, Minor damage. On power back from gate. Pilot struck the wing of another parked aircraft. Had a marsheller and wing walker. - [Incident 19870914069499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870914069499I), Sep 14, 1987: Boeing 727251 (N465US), Memphis, TN. Diverted when b system hydraulic quantity dropped. Replaced hydraulic pumps, changed both system case drain filters - [Incident 19870806068509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870806068509I), Aug 6, 1987: Boeing 72751 (N802SC), Ft Lauderdale, FL. Aircraft evacuated after landing due to a bomb threat by phone to dispatch. No bomb found. - [Incident 19870710046279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870710046279I), Jul 10, 1987: Boeing 72751 (N5609), Nassau, Bahamas, Minor damage. The aircraft safely returned to the airport after losing the left wing trailing edge fairing during the climb. - [Incident 19870227025339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870227025339I), Feb 27, 1987: Boeing 72751 (N471US), Great Falls, MT. While taxiing to the gate, brakes seized. Found number 4 brake assembly had seized, deboost valve malfunctioning. - [Incident 19870207011069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870207011069I), Feb 7, 1987: Boeing 72751 (N287AT), Biscayne Bay, FL, Minor damage. Heavy smoke and flames coming from egress light strip on cabin floor. Extinguished. Lighting panel had shorted. - [Incident 19861112068309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861112068309I), Nov 12, 1986: Boeing 72751 (N480US), Memphis, TN. Aircraft returned to field after encountering spoiler problems. Return line sleeve found split. - [Incident 19850726053509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850726053509I), Jul 26, 1985: Boeing 72751 (N287AT), Fort Lauderdale, FL. Nose gear chatter on landing. Stopped on turnoff and found metal pin had fallen out of nose gear. - [Incident 19850506022509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850506022509I), May 6, 1985: Boeing 72751 (N471US), Kansas City, MO, Minor damage. Fire warning NR2 engine on climbout. Engine indications normal. Returned and found 13 stage anti ice duct blown. - [Incident 19841101067309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841101067309I), Nov 1, 1984: Boeing 72751 (N462US), Minneapolis, MN, Substantial damage. Multiple bird strikes. NR3 thrust lever to idle and returned to land. Damage to NR1 and 3 engines, wings,fuselage. - [Incident 19840404015229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840404015229I), Apr 4, 1984: Boeing 72751 (N480US), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Unable start engine. Mechanic manually opened start valve. Saw sparks. Hand burned. Starter had internal failure. - [Incident 19830408016399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830408016399I), Apr 8, 1983: Boeing 72751 (N5607), Tallahassee, AL. An elderly woman was thrown to the floor when pilot encountered turbulence. Found excessive fuel drain nr 2 engine. - [Incident 19810728053349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810728053349I), Jul 28, 1981: Boeing 72751 (N5607), New Orleans, LA. Unable to get left landing gear green down light landed ok. Dirty micro switch. - [Incident 19801022083559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801022083559I), Oct 22, 1980: Boeing 72751 (N5609), Jamaica, NY, Substantial damage. Wing tip struck illegally parked catering vehicle. - [Incident 19800407047969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800407047969I), Apr 7, 1980: Boeing 72751 (N480US), Minneapolis, MN. Complete hydraulic failure detected during descent. Landed with no further problems. - [Incident 19790920024079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790920024079I), Sep 20, 1979: Boeing 72751 (N479US), Detroit, MI. System a hydraulic failure due to leaking left slat actuator. - [Incident 19790624016589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790624016589I), Jun 24, 1979: Boeing 72751 (N5607), Houston, TX. Captain advised center he was reducing speed due to yaw damper problem. Continued without incident. --- 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.