# FAA incident reports: Boeing 747-122

A list on [Boeing 747-122](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-122.md).

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

- [Accident 19971228039379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971228039379A.md): Boeing 747122 · Tokyo, JA · Dec 28, 1997 · N4723U · Minor damage · 1 fatal
  > Narrative: about one hour-forty minutes after takeoff, at 1840Z, in the vicinity of N82-30 latitude, E158-60 longitude, the captain observed slow variations in vertical speed and altitude. He turned on the seat belt sign and the second officer made the…
- [Accident 19951101041669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951101041669A.md): Boeing 747122 · Pacific Ocean, CA · Nov 1, 1995 · N4714U
  > Turbulence on flight. Seatbelt sign on passenger left seat to use lavatory. Leg was broken.
- [Incident 19951018039679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951018039679I.md): Boeing 747122 · Honolulu, HI · Oct 18, 1995 · N4717U · Minor damage
  > Narrative: on October 18, 1995, united airlines (uala) B747-122 aircraft N4717U flt 821 departed Honolulu International Airport for narita, japan. Approximately twenty (20) minutes after departure, a fire warning at the forward lower lobe galley went off. The…
- [Incident 19931022047999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931022047999I.md): Boeing 747122 · Washington, DC · Oct 22, 1993 · N4735U
  > NR1 engine experienced compressor stall on climb. Shut engine down. Returned. Found metal in tail pipe.
- [Incident 19931003051809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931003051809I.md): Boeing 747122 · Washington, DC · Oct 3, 1993 · N4729U
  > Passenger aboard aircraft allegedly interfered with crew embers inflight. Aircraft met by police.
- [Incident 19930804045239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930804045239I.md): Boeing 747122 · Washington, DC · Aug 4, 1993 · N4723U
  > After departure captain began feeling light headed. Returned. Landed safely. Captain later cleaed by medical.
- [Incident 19930316011089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930316011089I.md): Boeing 747122 · Washington, DC · Mar 16, 1993 · N4719U · Minor damage
  > Appears pilot struck a baggage cart on taxiout to runway. Evidence that NR4 engine cowl contacted cart.
- [Incident 19920131005599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920131005599I.md): Boeing 747122 · Los Angeles, CA · Jan 31, 1992 · N4735U
  > Aircraft departed without the emergency escape hatch properly latched. Returned. Hatch secured after landing.
- [Incident 19920109040689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920109040689I.md): Boeing 747122 · Tokyo, JA · Jan 9, 1992 · N4729U
  > Encountered unexpected severe turbulence. Passenger in aisle at lavatory broke leg. Refused return seat. Belt light
- [Incident 19911204060599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911204060599I.md): Boeing 747122 · Chicago, IL · Dec 4, 1991 · N4732U · Minor damage
  > Aircraft taxiing into gate area under electronic guidance. Cowling struck protruding aerial part of vehicle.
- [Incident 19911024057319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911024057319I.md): Boeing 747122 · Denver, CO · Oct 24, 1991 · N4719U
  > Had pitch control malfunction en route. Diverted to Denver. Found cadc and elevator field computers inoperative.
- [Incident 19900815049449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900815049449I.md): Boeing 747122 · Honolulu, HI · Aug 15, 1990 · N4727U
  > Loss of oil on NR1 engine. Shut down and headed for Honolulu without clearance. Aft seal had failed.
- [Incident 19890325018459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890325018459I.md): Boeing 747122 · Manila, RP · Mar 25, 1989 · N4714U · Minor damage
  > Panel tore off right wing inboard trailing edge. Returned. Appears panel tore off due to delamination from fatigue.
- [Incident 19890318021509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890318021509I.md): Boeing 747122 · Honolulu, HI · Mar 18, 1989 · N4717U
  > Passenger reported fuel leak at gate. Flight engineer checked it out. Reboarded and took off. No fuel leak found.
- [Incident 19890114006679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890114006679I.md): Boeing 747122 · Honolulu, HI · Jan 14, 1989 · N4735U · Minor damage
  > Compressor stall NR1 engine on takeoff roll. Aborted safely. Noted short engine fire. Turbine blades failed.
- [Incident 19890112015789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890112015789I.md): Boeing 747122 · Honolulu, HI · Jan 12, 1989 · N4728U
  > Aborted 2 takeoffs due to asymetrical power. Took off and landed. 8 tires went flat due to overheat while taxiing.
- [Incident 19881221065739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881221065739I.md): Boeing 747122 · Narita, JA · Dec 21, 1988 · N4720U
  > B loop fire detection light came on. Discharged fire bottles. Engine shut down. Replaced both loop connectors.
- [Incident 19880406017529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880406017529I.md): Boeing 747122 · Los Angeles, CA · Apr 6, 1988 · N4716U · Minor damage
  > Right main gear did not extend normally. Used alternate procedures. Right main gear actuator beam assembly broken.
- [Accident 19870211003519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870211003519A.md): Boeing 747122 · Detroit, MI · Feb 11, 1987 · N4718U
  > Bomb threat caused non scheduled landing and evacuation. Some slides failed, one detached by error. Several injured
- [Incident 19861024079641I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861024079641I.md): Boeing 747122 · Chicago, IL · Oct 24, 1986 · N4718U · Substantial damage
  > During turn onto taxiway, right wingtip struck rudder of N607AW.
- [Accident 19860303005309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860303005309A.md): Boeing 747122 · Honolulu, HI · Mar 3, 1986 · N4729U
  > Encountered cat at FL330 500 miles east of Honolulu. Passengers and attendents were injured. Continued destination
- [Incident 19850130006269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850130006269I.md): Boeing 747122 · Chicago, IL · Jan 30, 1985 · N4735U · Minor damage
  > Baggage container was driven into reverser cowl of nr 4 engine.
- [Accident 19841116067129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841116067129A.md): Boeing 747122 · Honolulu, HI · Nov 16, 1984 · N4714U · Minor damage
  > Two main tires blew out at V1. Aborted. Fuel leak from wing. Passengers injured when slide separated.
- [Incident 19840111010879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840111010879I.md): Boeing 747* · San Francisco, CA · Jan 11, 1984 · N4729U
  > A parked helicopter and a twin otter was damaged by the thrust of the 747 as the pilot was turning into the gate.
- [Incident 19830701040109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830701040109I.md): Boeing 747* · Omaha, NE · Jul 1, 1983 · N4717U
  > Landed at Omaha to remove four passengers for interference with the flight crew. Arrested by fbi agents.
- [Incident 19830620076152I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830620076152I.md): Boeing 747122 · Chicago, IL · Jun 20, 1983 · N4717U · Minor damage
  > Struck by N808FT a 747 while holding at takeoff run up pad.
- [Incident 19830521028699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830521028699I.md): Boeing 747122 · Chicago, IL · May 21, 1983 · N4727U · Minor damage
  > Blew a tire on takeoff. Continued to destination. Replaced no. 5 and no. 6 tires.
- [Incident 19830419020189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830419020189I.md): Boeing 747122 · Chicago, IL · Apr 19, 1983 · N4718U
  > Turning into the gate area from taxiway the jet blast from engine overturned a parked food truck.
- [Incident 19821217066399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821217066399I.md): Boeing 747122 · Chicago, IL · Dec 17, 1982 · N4716U · Minor damage
  > An off wing right side evacuation slide/raft separated from aircraft on approach. Recovered by police department
- [Incident 19821023065159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821023065159I.md): Boeing 747* · Los Angeles, CA · Oct 23, 1982 · N4729U · Minor damage
  > Stewardess caught her toes between the lift and elevator shaft. Broke four toes. Paramedics met aircraft.
- [Incident 19820201001999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820201001999I.md): Boeing 747122 · Chicago, IL · Feb 1, 1982 · N4720U
  > Engine shutdown when engine temperature pegged on the high side. Found bare wires on breather temperature indicator
- [Incident 19820118004189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820118004189I.md): Boeing 747122 · Chicago, IL · Jan 18, 1982 · N4719U
  > Za returned due to water leak in galley. Galley heater line broken.
- [Incident 19810817060409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810817060409I.md): Boeing 747* · Honolulu, HI · Aug 17, 1981 · N4728U
  > Zr inflight fire in lavatory trash bin extinguished by cabin crew. No damage.
- [Incident 19810705090079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810705090079I.md): Boeing 747122 · Honolulu, HI · Jul 5, 1981 · N4716U
  > Power loss on all four engines at FL390. Restarted at FL260 by emergency procedures. Possible late fuel heat.
- [Incident 19810303020229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810303020229I.md): Boeing 747122 · Los Angeles, CA · Mar 3, 1981 · N4729U · Minor damage
  > Refueling panel found on runway. Determined to have come from ual B747.
- [Incident 19810111005339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810111005339I.md): Boeing 747122 · Chicago, IL · Jan 11, 1981 · N4719U
  > Loud bang at 90 knots. Returned to the gate. Maintenance could not find any engine or aircraft problem
- [Incident 19801228088159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801228088159I.md): Boeing 747122 · Honolulu, HI · Dec 28, 1980 · N4719U
  > Due to improper instructions from ground control, 747 crossed path of aircraft taking off, causing him to abort.
- [Incident 19800930072059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800930072059I.md): Boeing 747/ · Chicago, IL · Sep 30, 1980 · N4729U
  > Shutdown engine due to compressor stall on climbout. Metal particles in tailpipe and on turbine blades.
- [Incident 19800928071649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800928071649I.md): Boeing 747122 · Chicago, IL · Sep 28, 1980 · N4716U · Minor damage
  > Landed safely with blown tire.
- [Incident 19800910082649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800910082649I.md): Boeing 747122 · Honolulu, HI · Sep 10, 1980 · N4727U
  > Flight attendant struck on the head by overhead bin door. Latch was faulty, and bin was overloaded.
- [Incident 19800902082109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800902082109I.md): Boeing 747/ · Chicago, IL · Sep 2, 1980 · N4729U
  > Takeoff rejected when one engine did not advance. Sequence actuator was stuck in reverse.
- [Incident 19800613053469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800613053469I.md): Boeing 747122 · Chicago, IL · Jun 13, 1980 · N4719U
  > Car drove too close to taxiing aircraft and was blown over by jet blast.
- [Incident 19800505050759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800505050759I.md): Boeing 747122 · Chicago, IL · May 5, 1980 · N4727U
  > Aircraft returned to gate due to anti-skid inop. Light on. Number 5 front brake anti-skid found inop.
- [Incident 19800423050259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800423050259I.md): Boeing 747122 · San Francisco, CA · Apr 23, 1980 · N4717U
  > RH wing escape slide door open and slide separated from aircraft during training flight.
- [Incident 19800301027969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800301027969I.md): Boeing 747122 · Denver, CO · Mar 1, 1980 · N4735U
  > #1R windshield cracked & leaked air. Airplane was depressurized & made unscheduled landing en route.
- [Incident 19790914035389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790914035389I.md): Boeing 747122 · Chicago, IL · Sep 14, 1979 · N4727U
  > Aircraft returned to field with hydraulic flap problem. Due to failed right outboard flap system transmitter.
- [Incident 19790222006859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790222006859I.md): Boeing 747122 · Needles, CA · Feb 22, 1979 · N4719U · Substantial damage
  > Wing panel section departed aircraft at FL370. Fuel dumped and uneventful landing made.
- [Incident 19781101023859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781101023859I.md): Boeing 747122 · San Francisco, CA · Nov 1, 1978 · N4716U · Substantial damage
  > #4 Engine of taxiing 747 struck fuel truck that had run out of gas
- [Incident 19780701041909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780701041909I.md): Boeing 747122 · Chicago, IL · Jul 1, 1978 · N4720U
  > Tire blew on takeoff, flight continued to honolulu and landed without incident.
- [Incident 19780122004089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780122004089I.md): Boeing 747/ · Newark, NJ · Jan 22, 1978 · N4720U · Minor damage
  > Engine contacted snowbank and injested marker light.

## 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 ('1384872')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-122/incidents

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