# FAA incident reports: Boeing 747-121

A list on [Boeing 747-121](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-121.md).

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

- [Incident 20150309003599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150309003599I.md): Boeing 747-121 · Victorville, CA · Mar 9, 2015 · N747GE · Minor damage
  > The test engine general electric passport -20 15,00 pounds thrust cought fire, fuel was shut off, and fire suppression used.
- [Incident 20050613013899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050613013899I.md): Boeing 747121 · Victorville, CA · Jun 13, 2005 · N747GE · Minor damage
  > (-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.
- [Incident 20040707014739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040707014739I.md): Boeing 747121 · New York, NY · Jul 7, 2004 · N480EV · No damage
  > (-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…
- [Incident 20021210033209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021210033209I.md): Boeing 747121 · Honolulu, HI · Dec 10, 2002 · N747GE · Minor damage
  > (-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.
- [Incident 19970522043209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970522043209I.md): Boeing 747121 · Mojave, CA · May 22, 1997 · N747GE · Minor damage
  > Turbine blade failure during cold soak test. Number 4 bearing support damage and exhaust plug seperation.
- [Incident 19951215046049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951215046049I.md): Boeing 747238B · Baltimore, MD · Dec 15, 1995 · N615FF
  > Narrative: 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…
- [Accident 19951023037029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951023037029A.md): Boeing 747121 · Miami, FL · Oct 23, 1995 · N613FF · Substantial damage
  > NR4 engine uncontained failure on takeoff roll. Aborted. Stopped safely. Engine fire. Put out. Debris damage.
- [Incident 19940919038919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940919038919I.md): Boeing 747121 · Portland, OR · Sep 19, 1994 · N681UP · Minor damage
  > Hydraulic failure on approach. Landed ok. Flex line at trunnion leaked. Powered steering. Bogie tilt damaged.
- [Incident 19940412022939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940412022939I.md): Boeing 747100 · Travis Afb, CA · Apr 12, 1994 · N474EV · Minor damage
  > After landing found 50 percent NR6 spoiler missing. When or why unknown. Appears to be delamination.
- [Accident 19930331007479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930331007479A.md): Boeing 747121 · Anchorage, AK · Mar 31, 1993 · N473EV · Substantial damage
  > Engine fell off in severe turbulence on climbout. Pylon failed due stress and fatigue crack. Wind shear reported.
- [Incident 19921002047939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921002047939I.md): Boeing 747121 · Honolulu, HI · Oct 2, 1992 · N683UP · Minor damage
  > Pilot struck a fence on a taxiway while taxiing for takeoff. Dark night and pilot was not advised of fence.
- [Incident 19920927044029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920927044029I.md): Boeing 747121 · Ontario, CA · Sep 27, 1992 · N681UP · Minor damage
  > Unable to maintain pressurization. Diverted to Ontario. Found L-1 aft crank arm door locking device had sheared.
- [Incident 19920501024669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920501024669I.md): Boeing 747121 · Camp Douglas, WI · May 1, 1992 · N604FF
  > While attempting to turn around at end of runway the rear landing gear truck slid off into soft ground.
- [Incident 19920319014969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920319014969I.md): Boeing 747121 · Louisville, KY · Mar 19, 1992 · N681UP · Minor damage
  > Wing tip struck the blast fence while making a turn. Under the direction of a marshaller.
- [Incident 19910617028329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910617028329I.md): Boeing 747121 · Houston, TX · Jun 17, 1991 · N742PA
  > Engine failure. Diverted to Houston. Replaced NR1 engine fuel control unit line PS4.
- [Incident 19900620064489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900620064489I.md): Boeing 747121 · Birmingham, AL · Jun 20, 1990 · N474EV · Minor damage
  > NR4 engine cowling separated en route. Returned and landed safely. Fuel leaking from engine during taxi.
- [Accident 19881221055379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881221055379A.md): Boeing 747121 · Lockerbie, SK · Dec 21, 1988 · N739PA · Destroyed · 275 fatal
  > No communication with the crew. Reports suggest inflight failure shortly after departure.
- [Incident 19860609064659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860609064659I.md): Boeing 747121 · Lima, PE · Jun 9, 1986 · N733PA
  > Requested landing because of no overflight authority. Landed and departed without incident.
- [Incident 19851007059009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851007059009I.md): Boeing 747121 · San Francisco, CA · Oct 7, 1985 · N749PA · Minor damage
  > Vibration after takeoff due to separation of left wing leading edge flap. Dumped fuel and returned.
- [Incident 19841114067119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841114067119I.md): Boeing 747121 · Gander, CN · Nov 14, 1984 · N742PA · Minor damage
  > Engine shutdown due to low oil pressure. Fire noted in gear box. Hole in gear box caused by magnesium fire.
- [Incident 19840912052949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840912052949I.md): Boeing 747121 · Sherbrooke, CA · Sep 12, 1984 · N749PA
  > False fire indication in baggage compartment. Captain fired extinguishers. Faulty electronic panel replaced.
- [Incident 19820607027779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820607027779I.md): Boeing 747121 · Agana, Guam · Jun 7, 1982 · N733PA
  > On takeoff, #4 compressor stalled, EGT excessive. Engine shut down, fuel dumped. Molten metal in #4 tailpipe.
- [Incident 19811106079229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811106079229I.md): Boeing 747121 · Agana, Guam · Nov 6, 1981 · N742PA
  > Aircraft returned when engine backfired and EGT peaked off scale. Metal found in tail pipe nr 1 engine.
- [Incident 19810801054289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810801054289I.md): Boeing 747121 · Agana, Guam · Aug 1, 1981 · N739PA
  > Captain shut down #4 engine due to high temp indication. Maintenance could find no malfunction.
- [Incident 19810720054829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810720054829I.md): Boeing 747121 · San Francisco, CA · Jul 20, 1981 · N742PA · Minor damage
  > Number 4 engine was shut down due to a fire warning light activation. Found bad alternator constant speed drive.
- [Incident 19810302017309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810302017309I.md): Boeing 747121 · New Tokyo, JA · Mar 2, 1981 · N738PA · Minor damage
  > Right no. 5 flap track fairing departed aircraft on approach. Left inboard flap damaged.
- [Incident 19800229028119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800229028119I.md): Boeing 747121 · Houston, TX · Feb 29, 1980 · N742PA
  > Engine flameout, unable to restart. Engine vane control unison ring stuck open.
- [Incident 19800228030359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800228030359I.md): Boeing 747121 · Houston, TX · Feb 28, 1980 · N742PA
  > Nr 2 engine shutdown due to low oil pressure, low quanity and high temperature. Replace damaged o ring.
- [Incident 19791105054899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791105054899I.md): Boeing 747121 · Gander, CN · Nov 5, 1979 · N737PA
  > Aircraft had temporary flame out of nr 1 engine due to non standard fuel management necessitated by system problem.
- [Incident 19791010051629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791010051629I.md): Boeing 747121 · Houston, TX · Oct 10, 1979 · N737PA
  > Engine shutdown due to loss of oil. Csd and generator had been removed, #2 drain lines not capped.
- [Incident 19790404013539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790404013539I.md): Boeing 747121 · Jamaica, NY · Apr 4, 1979 · N742PA · Minor damage
  > Engine shut down due to fire warning light, returned. Loose 3 nut in fuel pressure transmitter line.
- [Incident 19781107023059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781107023059I.md): Boeing 747/ · Houston, TX · Nov 7, 1978 · N737PA
  > Engine shutdown in climb due to loss of oil quantity. Oil cap had come loose.
- [Incident 19781019030639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781019030639I.md): Boeing 747121 · Osaka, JA · Oct 19, 1978 · N748PA · Minor damage
  > Engine fire warning after hearing explosion. Engine shut down. Cause was loose stopnut in fuel line.
- [Incident 19780802047719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780802047719I.md): Boeing 747121 · Taipei, CH · Aug 2, 1978 · N737PA
  > Engine shutdown after fire warning. Discharged fire bottle. Hydraulic pump pressure line replaced.
- [Incident 19780725039329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780725039329I.md): Boeing 747121 · San Francisco, CA · Jul 25, 1978 · N737PA
  > Engine failure after takeoff. At max gross. Made right turn, against tower instruction. Was down to 100 ft.
- [Incident 19780519033989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780519033989I.md): Boeing 747/ · Miami, FL · May 19, 1978 · N733PA · Substantial damage
  > Jetway was extended into side of aircraft as it taxiied into the parking area.
- [Incident 19780116003199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780116003199I.md): Boeing 747121 · Jamaica, NY · Jan 16, 1978 · N742PA · Minor damage
  > After replacing start valve and motorizing engine fire was observed in tail pipe. Fire confined to 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 ('138487A', '1384871')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-121/incidents

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