# FAA incident reports: Boeing 737-201 A list on [Boeing 737-201](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-201.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Incident 20001218022509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001218022509I.md): Boeing 737201 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Dec 18, 2000 · N243US · Minor damage > (-23) On t/o just past V2 experienced a loud pop, high EGT and loss of power on #2 engine. A/c returned safely to fll with no injuries or damage to a/c. inspection revealed last 3 tows of turbine blades were destroyed. Damage was contained with no damage to… - [Incident 19990530015289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990530015289I.md): Boeing 737201 · Albany, NY · May 30, 1999 · N233US > During climb out from alb, smoke was noticed emitting from the overhead light in the forward galley. The crew returned to land at alb. The light was disabled and mel'd iaw MEL 33-2. - [Incident 19990430015319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990430015319I.md): Boeing 737201 · Richmond, VA · Apr 30, 1999 · N242US > On 4/30/99, at approximately 13:09 local time, us airways flight #517 lfight attendant and forward passengers noted "hot" electrical odor. F/o entered cabin to investigate -noted diffuse smoke in cabin. Crew donned 02 masks, pressurization to standby, then… - [Incident 19990419019249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990419019249I.md): Boeing 737201 · Raleigh-Durham, NC · Apr 19, 1999 · N252AU · Substantial damage > At 19:58 local, N252AU attempted a takeoff roll at 100 knots, #1 engine had loud bang, followed by smoke and fire. Pilot aborted takeoff and exited approximately 70 passengers thru both forward doors. Minor injuries to 3 or 4 passengers. Maintenance manager… - [Incident 19990418019709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990418019709I.md): Boeing 737201 · Omaha, NE · Apr 18, 1999 · N214AU > Engine failure after takeoff. Crew followed all check lists, including attempted re-start, returned to departure airport and landed without further incident. - [Incident 19980925038689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980925038689I.md): Boeing 737201 · El Paso, TX · Sep 25, 1998 · N217US > (-5) 2 - 1/2 Inch hydraulic chaffed thru causing loss of -a- system hydraulic fluid. Location was right hand aft wing spar inboard of #2 engine pylon. Crew declared emergency, aircraft stopped and towed off runway. - [Incident 19980803037859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980803037859I.md): Boeing 737201 · Omaha, NE · Aug 3, 1998 · N205AU > (-5) N205AU, operated as frontier flight 540 enroute denver, CO, to Omaha, NE, declared an emergency inbound to Omaha, NE, due to a no flaps condition. The aircraft landed without incident. Company mechanics found the right hand flap cable broken in the… - [Incident 19980702027759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980702027759I.md): Boeing 737201 · Raleigh-Durham, NC · Jul 2, 1998 · N259AU · Minor damage > Flight original route was lga to jax. At FL350 during cruise the forward galley oven caught fire. The flight attendant used a fire extinguisher to put out fire. Approximately 30 minutes later fire reoccurred & flt attendant from rear of aircraft came to help… - [Incident 19980123004619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980123004619I.md): Boeing 737201 · Middletown, PA · Jan 23, 1998 · N218US > Narrative: on January 23, 1998, at 1753 hours (local), a Boeing 737-201, N21805, registered to panam world airways enroute to toronto, Canada at 27,000 feet had a fire warning light in the main gear and deviated into Harrisburg international airport. The… - [Incident 19971201040039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971201040039I.md): Boeing 737201 · Kansas City, MO · Dec 1, 1997 · N260AU > High number one engine oil pressure reading. Maint. Replaced relief valve. - [Incident 19970924031989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970924031989I.md): Boeing 727 · Salt Lake City, UT · Sep 24, 1997 · N205AU · Minor damage > Narrative: on 9-24-97 a frontier airlines flight 776 slc to den during take off lost all "a" hydraulic fluid. The pilot declared an emergency and landed on rwy 16L during the landing roll the aircraft veered off the runway to the right between taxiway H3 and… - [Incident 19970916034079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970916034079I.md): Boeing 737201 · Raleigh-Durham, NC · Sep 16, 1997 · N263AU · Minor damage > Narrative: us airways DC-9 (N960VJ) was pushed back from gate 17 at rdu. This aircraft was pushed back onto the ramp behind a us airways B-737 (N263AU) parked at gate 18, when aircraft N960VJ powered to move onto taxiway a, the right horizontal stabilizer hit… - [Accident 19970504008399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970504008399A.md): Boeing 737201 · Denver, CO · May 4, 1997 · N217US > Aircraft parked on ramp, flight attendant fell from forward entrance door onto ramp. (.4)the parked airplane was ready for pushback when the 'b' flight attendant told the 'a' flight attendant that a thru passenger had reported the cabin cleaning crew had… - [Incident 19970413008589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970413008589I.md): Boeing 737201 · Syracuse, NY · Apr 13, 1997 · N237US > Narrative: on April 13, 1997 at 0950 EST local time, a Boeing 737-200, N237US, s/n 22353, registered to us airways, inc., landed on runway 28 in Syracuse, NY and lost the nosewheel steering due to a hydraulic leak. The ARFF responded and the aircraft was… - [Incident 19961118041829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961118041829I.md): Boeing 737201 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Nov 18, 1996 · N237US > Maintenance check flight. Altimeter froze at FL120. Then operated on desent. Static lines off. Failed prior check. - [Incident 19961020037309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961020037309I.md): Boeing 737201 · Ithaca, NY · Oct 20, 1996 · N241US > Narrative: the aircraft was en-route from lga to roc, when it diverted and landed on runway 14 in Ithaca, NY due to smoke in the cockpit. The aircraft landed without incident and taxied to the ramp without incident. Maintenance personnel from the roc station… - [Accident 19960622046049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960622046049A.md): Boeing 737201 · Granite, CO · Jun 22, 1996 · N207AU > (.4)The crew had been forewarned to expect severe turbulence on descent into the denver area. The 'fasten seat belts' sign was turned on, and flight attendants were instructed to make sure everyone was seated with their seat belts fastened. An elderly woman… - [Incident 19951216044239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951216044239I.md): Boeing 737201 · Rochester, NY · Dec 16, 1995 · N236US · Minor damage > Narrative: amended report. Aircraft struck two deer while landing on runway 22 at Rochester international airport. Aircraft was ferried to greensboro for replacement of left engine inlet cowl, boroscope left engine, and repair of nose taxilight. Inspector… - [Incident 19950923033369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950923033369I.md): Boeing 737201 · Buffalo, NY · Sep 23, 1995 · N265AU > Low oil pressure NR1 engine on climbout. Returned. Oil pressure transmitter had failed. - [Incident 19950807022269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950807022269I.md): Boeing 737201 · Syracuse, NY · Aug 7, 1995 · N243US · Minor damage > Bird strike on climbout. Lost power left engine. Secured and returned. Found ten impeller blades bent. - [Incident 19950720025029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950720025029I.md): Boeing 737201 · Lincoln, NE · Jul 20, 1995 · N214AU > Climbing, right engine oil temp high. Shut down. Returned to omaha. Replaced oil temp bulb. - [Incident 19950708025079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950708025079I.md): Boeing 737200 · Rochester, NY · Jul 8, 1995 · N240AU > A hydraulic system failure on takeoff. Returned. Repaired, returned to service. - [Incident 19950610018409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950610018409I.md): Boeing 737200 · Kansas City, MO · Jun 10, 1995 · N225US · Minor damage > Narrative: us air flight US317 was enroute to kci, when the copilots window started to crack. The aircraft was in level flight at 22,000 ft. when this incident occured. The pilot performed an early descent and depressurized the aircraft. The aircrew landed… - [Incident 19950426012479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950426012479I.md): Boeing 737201 · Greensboro, NC · Apr 26, 1995 · N254AU > At FL330 start valve light came on NR1 engine. Shut engine down. Diverted gso. Replaced start valve and switch. - [Incident 19950319008549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950319008549I.md): Boeing 737201 · Alburquerque, NM · Mar 19, 1995 · N205AU > Narrative: aircraft encountered severe turbulence approximately 50 miles north of als on J-13. Flight attendant was hit by ceiling panel that hinged down. Injury was minor. Passenger, Mr. Joseph garcia, complained of back, neck and shoulder pain as a result… - [Incident 19930317010249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930317010249I.md): Boeing 737201 · Kansas City, MO · Mar 17, 1993 · N229US > A system quantity showed decrease on climb. Returned. Landed safely. O ring seal defective on NR5 spoiler actuator. - [Incident 19921107054029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921107054029I.md): Boeing 737201 · Orlando, FL · Nov 7, 1992 · N234US > First officer became incapacited at the control while taxiing for takeoff. Returned to gate. Received medical help. - [Incident 19921011046099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921011046099I.md): Boeing 737201 · Atlanta, GA · Oct 11, 1992 · N237US > Oil filter light on. Shut engine down. Diverted to Atlanta. Changed NR1 engine oil system. - [Incident 19920421013799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920421013799I.md): Boeing 737201 · Rochester, NY · Apr 21, 1992 · N264AU > Flap extension problem on appraoch. Made go around. Landed safely. Replaced NR7 jackscrew ball nut assembly. - [Incident 19920212006499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920212006499I.md): Boeing 737201 · Cleveland, OH · Feb 12, 1992 · N225US > NR1 engine fire warning on descent. Shut engine down. Landed safely. No fire. Faulty fire detection unit. - [Incident 19920107003639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920107003639I.md): Boeing 737201 · Charlotte, NC · Jan 7, 1992 · N248US · Minor damage > Noise on climbout. Engine indicators dropped to zero. Returned. Engine turbine failure and metal in tailpipe. - [Incident 19911113058949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911113058949I.md): Boeing 737201 · Atlanta, GA · Nov 13, 1991 · N246US > TCAS resolution advisory at cruise altitude. Pilot initiated climb. Traffic was a lear jet climbing to FL281 - [Incident 19910827041549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910827041549I.md): Boeing 737201 · Indianapolis, IN · Aug 27, 1991 · N247US > In flight engine shut down. Diverted to Indianapolis. NR2 compressor section had seized. - [Incident 19910706029219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910706029219I.md): Boeing 737201 · Kansas City, MO · Jul 6, 1991 · N251AU > NR2 engine oil filter by-pass light on after takeoff. Returned. Found carbon in filter. - [Incident 19910603026929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910603026929I.md): Boeing 737201 · Houston, TX · Jun 3, 1991 · N261AU > NR2 engine fire warning light on climb. Returned. Replaced NR2 engine left inlet guide vane duct. - [Incident 19910314012179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910314012179I.md): Boeing 737201 · Indianapolis, IN · Mar 14, 1991 · N232US · Minor damage > Experienced a cracked outer windshield. Reduced pressurization and diverted to Indianapolis. - [Incident 19901025052989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901025052989I.md): Boeing 737201 · Greensboro, NC · Oct 25, 1990 · N213US > Right air conditioner pack failed. Emergency descent and diverted to Greensboro airport. - [Incident 19901017055449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901017055449I.md): Boeing 737201 · Charlotte, NC · Oct 17, 1990 · N244US > Cabin pressure rose after departure. Descended and returned for landing. - [Incident 19900713034659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900713034659I.md): Boeing 737201 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Jul 13, 1990 · N206AU > Captains CDI was not in agreement with rmi pointer. Returned. Replaced the captains CDI instrument. - [Incident 19900222008689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900222008689I.md): Boeing 737201 · Rochester, NY · Feb 22, 1990 · N205AU > Upon taxiing from the gate area, the jet blast dented an overhead door. Changed push back procedures. - [Incident 19900103044979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900103044979I.md): Boeing 737201 · Jacksonville, FL · Jan 3, 1990 · N249US · Minor damage > Left wing tip struck a jetway while turning to start taxiing. Signal man directing aircraft. - [Incident 19890709040599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890709040599I.md): Boeing 737201 · Albany, NY · Jul 9, 1989 · N226US > Wall panel below seat hot with burning smell. Diverted to Albany. Left temperature control valve malfunctioned. - [Incident 19890516041919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890516041919I.md): Boeing 737201 · West Palm Beach, FL · May 16, 1989 · N205AU · Minor damage > Partial hydraulic failure en route. Antiskid system failed on landing. Tires deflated. Deplaned on runway. - [Incident 19890409022099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890409022099I.md): Boeing 737201 · Syracuse, NY · Apr 9, 1989 · N202AU > No nose gear down light. Tower said gear was down. Landed safely. Light came on. Found shorted light socket. - [Incident 19890309003999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890309003999I.md): Boeing 737201 · Dayton, OH · Mar 9, 1989 · N217US > Lost control of pressurization system. Emergency descent. Found a faulty outflow valve. - [Incident 19890214009409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890214009409I.md): Boeing 737201 · Houston, TX · Feb 14, 1989 · N237US > Aircraft hit seagulls at rotation. Returned and landed safely. No damage found. Bird hit engine and top of radome. - [Accident 19890120001289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890120001289A.md): Boeing 737201 · Chicago, IL · Jan 20, 1989 · N242US · Substantial damage > Right engine separated from aircraft on climbout. Returned safely. Aft engine cone support bolts failed. - [Incident 19890112007069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890112007069I.md): Boeing 737201 · Buffalo, NY · Jan 12, 1989 · N247US · Minor damage > System a hydraulic quantity dropped on takeoff. Continued to Buffalo. Had a crushed hydraulic supply line. - [Incident 19881231065249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881231065249I.md): Boeing 737201 · Huntington, WV · Dec 31, 1988 · N265AU · Minor damage > Aborted takeoff when heard noise from left engine. Bird had been ingested into engine. ## 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 ('1384454') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-201/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.