Boeing 747-121

FAA incident reports · 37

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Incident 20150309003599IBoeing 747-121 · Victorville, CAThe test engine general electric passport -20 15,00 pounds thrust cought fire, fuel was shut off, and fire suppression used.Mar 9, 2015 · N747GE · Minor damageIncident 20050613013899IBoeing 747121 · Victorville, CA(-23) Boeing 747 flying testbed aircraft scraped #2 engine nacelle on landing. Number two engine (GP7200) is much larger than the p&w JT9D-7A, 747 engine. Ground clearance is approximately 14 inches rather the normal 4 feet.Jun 13, 2005 · N747GE · Minor damageIncident 20040707014739IBoeing 747121 · New York, NY(-23) Pilots required to perform one takeoff at max takeoff power and record parameters. After takeoff number 4 engine fire switch illuminated, bell sounded, and nacelle indicators read approximately 9.5 on a and b loops. Engine was shutdown per emergency…Jul 7, 2004 · N480EV · No damageIncident 20021210033209IBoeing 747121 · Honolulu, HI(-23) During approach noticed smoke trailing from no. 2 engine. After rollout, fire observed in no. 2 engine pylon. Crew evacuated aircraft from R2 door. Purolator #7576235 leaking which caused fire.Dec 10, 2002 · N747GE · Minor damageIncident 19970522043209IBoeing 747121 · Mojave, CATurbine blade failure during cold soak test. Number 4 bearing support damage and exhaust plug seperation.May 22, 1997 · N747GE · Minor damageIncident 19951215046049IBoeing 747238B · Baltimore, MDNarrative: aircraft held at jfk due to weather. Weather at the alternate, phl, was also below minimums. After coordinating with company dispatcher, flight diverted to bwi. However, due to workload, Washington ARTCC was unable to accept a handoff,and flight…Dec 15, 1995 · N615FFAccident 19951023037029ABoeing 747121 · Miami, FLNR4 engine uncontained failure on takeoff roll. Aborted. Stopped safely. Engine fire. Put out. Debris damage.Oct 23, 1995 · N613FF · Substantial damageIncident 19940919038919IBoeing 747121 · Portland, ORHydraulic failure on approach. Landed ok. Flex line at trunnion leaked. Powered steering. Bogie tilt damaged.Sep 19, 1994 · N681UP · Minor damageIncident 19940412022939IBoeing 747100 · Travis Afb, CAAfter landing found 50 percent NR6 spoiler missing. When or why unknown. Appears to be delamination.Apr 12, 1994 · N474EV · Minor damageAccident 19930331007479ABoeing 747121 · Anchorage, AKEngine fell off in severe turbulence on climbout. Pylon failed due stress and fatigue crack. Wind shear reported.Mar 31, 1993 · N473EV · Substantial damageIncident 19921002047939IBoeing 747121 · Honolulu, HIPilot struck a fence on a taxiway while taxiing for takeoff. Dark night and pilot was not advised of fence.Oct 2, 1992 · N683UP · Minor damageIncident 19920927044029IBoeing 747121 · Ontario, CAUnable to maintain pressurization. Diverted to Ontario. Found L-1 aft crank arm door locking device had sheared.Sep 27, 1992 · N681UP · Minor damageIncident 19920501024669IBoeing 747121 · Camp Douglas, WIWhile attempting to turn around at end of runway the rear landing gear truck slid off into soft ground.May 1, 1992 · N604FFIncident 19920319014969IBoeing 747121 · Louisville, KYWing tip struck the blast fence while making a turn. Under the direction of a marshaller.Mar 19, 1992 · N681UP · Minor damageIncident 19910617028329IBoeing 747121 · Houston, TXEngine failure. Diverted to Houston. Replaced NR1 engine fuel control unit line PS4.Jun 17, 1991 · N742PAIncident 19900620064489IBoeing 747121 · Birmingham, ALNR4 engine cowling separated en route. Returned and landed safely. Fuel leaking from engine during taxi.Jun 20, 1990 · N474EV · Minor damageAccident 19881221055379ABoeing 747121 · Lockerbie, SKNo communication with the crew. Reports suggest inflight failure shortly after departure.Dec 21, 1988 · N739PA · Destroyed · 275 fatalIncident 19860609064659IBoeing 747121 · Lima, PERequested landing because of no overflight authority. Landed and departed without incident.Jun 9, 1986 · N733PAIncident 19851007059009IBoeing 747121 · San Francisco, CAVibration after takeoff due to separation of left wing leading edge flap. Dumped fuel and returned.Oct 7, 1985 · N749PA · Minor damageIncident 19841114067119IBoeing 747121 · Gander, CNEngine shutdown due to low oil pressure. Fire noted in gear box. Hole in gear box caused by magnesium fire.Nov 14, 1984 · N742PA · Minor damageIncident 19840912052949IBoeing 747121 · Sherbrooke, CAFalse fire indication in baggage compartment. Captain fired extinguishers. Faulty electronic panel replaced.Sep 12, 1984 · N749PAIncident 19820607027779IBoeing 747121 · Agana, GuamOn takeoff, #4 compressor stalled, EGT excessive. Engine shut down, fuel dumped. Molten metal in #4 tailpipe.Jun 7, 1982 · N733PAIncident 19811106079229IBoeing 747121 · Agana, GuamAircraft returned when engine backfired and EGT peaked off scale. Metal found in tail pipe nr 1 engine.Nov 6, 1981 · N742PAIncident 19810801054289IBoeing 747121 · Agana, GuamCaptain shut down #4 engine due to high temp indication. Maintenance could find no malfunction.Aug 1, 1981 · N739PAIncident 19810720054829IBoeing 747121 · San Francisco, CANumber 4 engine was shut down due to a fire warning light activation. Found bad alternator constant speed drive.Jul 20, 1981 · N742PA · Minor damageIncident 19810302017309IBoeing 747121 · New Tokyo, JARight no. 5 flap track fairing departed aircraft on approach. Left inboard flap damaged.Mar 2, 1981 · N738PA · Minor damageIncident 19800229028119IBoeing 747121 · Houston, TXEngine flameout, unable to restart. Engine vane control unison ring stuck open.Feb 29, 1980 · N742PAIncident 19800228030359IBoeing 747121 · Houston, TXNr 2 engine shutdown due to low oil pressure, low quanity and high temperature. Replace damaged o ring.Feb 28, 1980 · N742PAIncident 19791105054899IBoeing 747121 · Gander, CNAircraft had temporary flame out of nr 1 engine due to non standard fuel management necessitated by system problem.Nov 5, 1979 · N737PAIncident 19791010051629IBoeing 747121 · Houston, TXEngine shutdown due to loss of oil. Csd and generator had been removed, #2 drain lines not capped.Oct 10, 1979 · N737PAIncident 19790404013539IBoeing 747121 · Jamaica, NYEngine shut down due to fire warning light, returned. Loose 3 nut in fuel pressure transmitter line.Apr 4, 1979 · N742PA · Minor damageIncident 19781107023059IBoeing 747/ · Houston, TXEngine shutdown in climb due to loss of oil quantity. Oil cap had come loose.Nov 7, 1978 · N737PAIncident 19781019030639IBoeing 747121 · Osaka, JAEngine fire warning after hearing explosion. Engine shut down. Cause was loose stopnut in fuel line.Oct 19, 1978 · N748PA · Minor damageIncident 19780802047719IBoeing 747121 · Taipei, CHEngine shutdown after fire warning. Discharged fire bottle. Hydraulic pump pressure line replaced.Aug 2, 1978 · N737PAIncident 19780725039329IBoeing 747121 · San Francisco, CAEngine failure after takeoff. At max gross. Made right turn, against tower instruction. Was down to 100 ft.Jul 25, 1978 · N737PAIncident 19780519033989IBoeing 747/ · Miami, FLJetway was extended into side of aircraft as it taxiied into the parking area.May 19, 1978 · N733PA · Substantial damageIncident 19780116003199IBoeing 747121 · Jamaica, NYAfter replacing start valve and motorizing engine fire was observed in tail pipe. Fire confined to engine.Jan 16, 1978 · N742PA · Minor damage
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