# FAA incident reports: Boeing 737-291 A list on [Boeing 737-291](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-291.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Incident 20000726021919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000726021919I.md): Boeing 737291 · Syracuse, NY · Jul 26, 2000 · N977UA · Minor damage > (-23)On Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 0900 local time, a united airlines B737, flight 1620, reported to the suracuse tower that it hit a flock of birds approximately 100 ft from touchdown on runway 15. The aircraft landed without incident and taxied to the ramp.… - [Incident 19990827035469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990827035469I.md): Boeing 737291 · Atlantic City, NJ · Aug 27, 1999 · N7375F · Minor damage > (-23) As stated by the maintenance supervisor who was onboard at the time of the incident the aircraft departed acy and during climb out the #2 fire handle illuminated and the fire bell sounded. The pilot retarded #2 engine and the fire warning went out. The… - [Incident 19990726026059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990726026059I.md): Boeing 737291 · Minneapolis, MN · Jul 26, 1999 · N977UA > APU fire indication at top of descent. Fire warning sounded, crew discharged fire bottle. Emergency landing made in msp without further incident. Maintenance inspected APU compartment and tail cone area with no indication of fire. - [Incident 19990224030329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990224030329I.md): Boeing 737291 · Cleveland, OH · Feb 24, 1999 · N982UA · Minor damage > (-23) ATC report - aircraft reported severe vibration and declared an emergency. Aircraft diverted to Cleveland and landed without further incident. See attached. - [Incident 19990119011849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990119011849I.md): Boeing 737291 · Rochester, NY · Jan 19, 1999 · N991UA > On January 19, 1999, a Boeing 737, N991UA, flight 1108, operated by united airlines, departed buffalo airport for Rochester NY. During level flight at 7000 feet, between buffalo and Rochester, the flight crew experienced an APU fire warning indication. The… - [Incident 19980729038009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980729038009I.md): Boeing 737291 · Newark, NJ · Jul 29, 1998 · N10251 > (-5)All exits on right side. Taxi out, parked on bravo shut down #1, ramp control said saw smoke and go to ground freq. Told ground to roll CFR, brief f/a to evacuate to right side only. Captain opened his windo and spoke to CFR. They said smoke probably and… - [Incident 19980608037449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980608037449I.md): Boeing 737291 · Omaha, NE · Jun 8, 1998 · N985UA > (-5)N985UA, a B-737-291, was enroute des moines, IA, to denver, CO, when the crew reported the number one com went inoperative followed by an electrical type smell. The cockpit temperature was very warm and cabin temperature very cold. Aircraft diverted to… - [Incident 19980207006679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980207006679I.md): Boeing 737291 · Omaha, NE · Feb 7, 1998 · N982UA > Narrative: on 02/07/98, uala flight 1181, a Boeing 737-500, enroute minneapolis, MN to denver, co diverted to Omaha, NE due to an electrical problem in the galley. The aircraft landed without incident. Contract maintenance found the galley cb had popped and… - [Incident 19971119038889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971119038889I.md): Boeing 737291 · Kansas City, MO · Nov 19, 1997 · N986UA > Narrative: united air lines flight #501 departed mci en-route to den November 19, 1997, approximately 09:46 am. During climb-out the aft cargo hatch annunciation light illuminated, however, cabin pressurization was not lost. ATC was advised of the condition… - [Accident 19970611015669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970611015669A.md): Boeing 737291 · Albuquerque, NM · Jun 11, 1997 · N980UA > (.4) The airplane was descending through FL180 when the crew was advised of reported light to moderate turbulence in the area. The captain instructed passengers and flight attendants to return to their seats and fasten their seatbelts. Shortly thereafter, the… - [Incident 19970221009149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970221009149I.md): Boeing 737291 · Cleveland, OH · Feb 21, 1997 · N17252 > Narrative: aircraft lost "a" system hydraulics after departure from newark. Landed Cleveland without incident. Continenetal Cleveland maintenance found pressure hydraulic line from #1 engine pump had a hole in it. The line and hydraulic pump were removed and… - [Incident 19970219009029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970219009029I.md): Boeing 737291 · Denver, CO · Feb 19, 1997 · N984UA > Narrative: on takeoff roll, united flight 592 blew number 4 right main gear tire. Crew elected to abort takeoff. As a result of aborted takeoff, all four main gear tire fuse plugs burst. Ual maintenance inspected a/c and changed all four main gear tires and… - [Incident 19961026042299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961026042299I.md): Boeing 737291 · Billings, MT · Oct 26, 1996 · N991UA > Loud thumping on takeoff roll. Aborted. Flames tailpipe NR2 engine. Compressor stall due loose nose cone. Replaced. - [Incident 19950209004069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950209004069I.md): Boeing 737291 · Wichita, KS · Feb 9, 1995 · N980UA > Narrative: united airline flight 356 enroute from Wichita, Kansas, to chicago, Illinois returned to Wichita because APU fire warning light illuminated ten seconds after APU shut down. APU fire procedures were completed. Aircraft landed without incident at… - [Incident 19941118046779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941118046779I.md): Boeing 737291 · Denver, CO · Nov 18, 1994 · N988UA · Minor damage > Lost left outboard wheel and tire at rotation. Flew to den. Flyby showed wheel gone. Cause wheel bearing failure. - [Incident 19931231050809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931231050809I.md): Boeing 737291 · Denver, CO · Dec 31, 1993 · N982UA · Minor damage > NR4 tire recap failed on takeoff. Returned. Nr 3 tires sidewall failed on rollout. - [Incident 19921228053899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921228053899I.md): Boeing 737291 · Boise, ID · Dec 28, 1992 · N980UA · Minor damage > On push back had smoke in cabin. Returned to gate. Found burnt wiring on relay R803. Replaced relay and wiring. - [Incident 19920708029239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920708029239I.md): Boeing 737291 · Des Moines, IA · Jul 8, 1992 · N986UA > Unsafe gear light on final,did a tower flyby. Visually checked down. Landed safely. Replaced down lock sensor. - [Incident 19920501019189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920501019189I.md): Boeing 737291 · Springfield, MO · May 1, 1992 · N988UA > Landed with unsafe gear light on. Landed safely. Found circuit breaker had popped. Reset the breaker. - [Incident 19911219060809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911219060809I.md): Boeing 737291 · Houston, TX · Dec 19, 1991 · N997UA > NR2 engine overheat light after departure. Returned. Found cracked anti-ice duct. Replaced bleed air valve. - [Incident 19910929054839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910929054839I.md): Boeing 737200 · Wichita, KS · Sep 29, 1991 · N995UA > Oil pressure drop on NR2 engine. Declared emergency. Shut engine down. ATC vectored pilot to Wichita. - [Incident 19910511032009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910511032009I.md): Boeing 737291 · Minot, ND · May 11, 1991 · N10251 · Minor damage > Aircraft received several bird strikes on takeoff. Returned and landed safely. - [Accident 19910303003669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910303003669A.md): Boeing 737291 · Colorado Spring, CO · Mar 3, 1991 · N999UA · Destroyed · 25 fatal > Rolled vertical on final and dived into ground. Windshear sigmets and rotor clouds in area. Rudder and wind suspects - [Accident 19900511042579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900511042579A.md): Boeing 737291 · Washington, DC · May 11, 1990 · N990UA > Encounteered unforecast clear air turbulence on descent. A flight attendant was seriously injured. - [Incident 19900118009929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900118009929I.md): Boeing 737291 · Houston, TX · Jan 18, 1990 · N996UA · Minor damage > Electrical odor in cockpit on approach. Forward galley light ballast had overheated. - [Incident 19891213064559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891213064559I.md): Boeing 737291 · Sacramento, CA · Dec 13, 1989 · N982UA · Minor damage > On final approach, struck a flock of birds. Landed without incident. - [Incident 19891031064239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891031064239I.md): Boeing 737291 · Medford, OR · Oct 31, 1989 · N985UA > NR2 engine lost oil pressure. Shut down and landed. Changed main oil screen gasket and o ring. - [Accident 19890626025529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890626025529A.md): Boeing 737244 · Atlanta, GA · Jun 26, 1989 · N7375F > Ground crewman was blown into air by jet blast while placing a chock as aircraft stopped at gate. - [Incident 19890215009159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890215009159I.md): Boeing 737291 · San Antonio, TX · Feb 15, 1989 · N980UA > APU fire warning on approach. Landed without incident. No evidence of fire. Replaced APU fire warning element. - [Incident 19880405032799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880405032799I.md): Boeing 737291 · Denver, CO · Apr 5, 1988 · N987UA > Two aircraft acknowledged the same clearance for cruise altitude went unoticed or challenged by issuing controller. - [Incident 19870930066169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870930066169I.md): Boeing 737291 · Ontario, CA · Sep 30, 1987 · N983UA > A malfunctioning APU fire detection system caused evacuation of the aircraft. Minor injuries. - [Incident 19870314009739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870314009739I.md): Boeing 737291 · Lincoln, NE · Mar 14, 1987 · N987UA > A flight attendant was burned by hot coffee and required medical assistance. - [Incident 19870119004299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870119004299I.md): Boeing 737291 · Reno, NV · Jan 19, 1987 · N999UA · Minor damage > Aircraft struck a flock of geese after takeoff. Returned with damage to wingtip, freon pack and right engine. - [Incident 19860918073649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860918073649I.md): Boeing 737291 · Rapid City, SD · Sep 18, 1986 · N986UA > Due to poor visibility and lack of ramp lighting, aircraft taxied onto median. Gravel broke windows during powerout - [Incident 19860722058689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860722058689I.md): Boeing 737291 · Casper, WY · Jul 22, 1986 · N7357F > Starter valve open light came on during climb. Engine shutdown. Returned. Found sensor wiring shorted out. - [Incident 19860513025119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860513025119I.md): Boeing 737200 · Memphis, TN · May 13, 1986 · N983UA > Unsafe gear indication before go around. Recycled gear, safe indication and landing. - [Incident 19831207069859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831207069859I.md): Boeing 737291 · Las Vegas, NV · Dec 7, 1983 · N7359F > Co pilot became ill en route. Deadhead pilot filled in. Possible food poisoning. New physical will be required. - [Incident 19810217008369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810217008369I.md): Boeing 737291 · Rapid City, SD · Feb 17, 1981 · N7359F > Pilot made precautionary landing due to split flap indication on the instrument panel. - [Incident 19790110000249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790110000249I.md): Boeing 737291 · Albuquerque, NM · Jan 10, 1979 · N7375F > Flight returned with minor flight control problem. Replaced yaw damper coupler. ## 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 ('138448W') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-291/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.