# FAA incident reports: Boeing 747-251B

A list on [Boeing 747-251B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-251b.md).

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

- [Accident 20050819020349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050819020349A.md): Boeing 747251B · Agana, Guam · Aug 19, 2005 · N627US · Substantial damage
  > (-23) About 2 miles out on a visual approach to pgum, pilot reported a problem, initiated a go-around and requested to circle off shore. Thereafter, he reported the problem solved. On short final the ATC control tower told the pilot to go around, negative…
- [Incident 20020217003559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020217003559I.md): Boeing 747251B · Obyan, Northern Mariana Islands · Feb 17, 2002 · N624US · Minor damage
  > (-23) Nasap report "arr'ed in spn-overcast skies and light rain. Winds were reported at 070 at 21 knots. ILS app'ch to rwy 07. Min autobrakes selected for wet runway. Runway environment was sighted on a 4 mile final. All sopa proc's were observed. A/c touched…
- [Incident 20001031030959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001031030959I.md): Boeing 747251B · Tokyo, JA · Oct 31, 2000 · N612US
  > (-23) On climb thru 12,000 feet MSL intermitten cabin warning horn sounded.a/c continued climb at 14,000 feet MSL oxygen lite illuminated and masks dropped. Flight engineer recycled press, controller switch to manual and back to auto. Regained control to…
- [Incident 19990227017829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990227017829I.md): Boeing 747251B · Seattle, WA · Feb 27, 1999 · N612US · Minor damage
  > (-5) Number four engine was changed at narita, japan on February 27, 1999. The last known opening and closing of #4 engine cowling was accomplished after this engine change. The aircraft made one flight from narita, japan to Seattle, WA without incident.…
- [Incident 19990224021159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990224021159I.md): Boeing 747251B · Tokyo, JA · Feb 24, 1999 · N622US · Minor damage
  > After landing and runway turn off at nrt a loud pop and hissing sound was heard. The second officer observed fire under his table. He quickly extinguished the fire using a halon bottle. During flight the 32 generator field relay and generator breaker opened,…
- [Incident 19970126017519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970126017519I.md): Boeing 747251B · Tokyo, JA · Jan 26, 1997 · N627US · Substantial damage
  > Narrative: on January 26, 1997 northwest flight 20, a Boeing 747-251B, registration #N627US, experienced a number one engine failure 20 to 30 seconds into the takeoff roll. The crew aborted takeoff, experienced no fire warning or other emergency indications,…
- [Incident 19960617027149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960617027149I.md): Boeing 747251B · Anchorage, AK · Jun 17, 1996 · N614US
  > Narrative: at approx. 1210Z #1 engine produced a loud bang accompanied by flames exiting the exhaust. EGT & epr indications went full scale high. Engine was shut down and aircraft diverted to Anchorage.
- [Incident 19960105007659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960105007659I.md): Boeing 747251B · Los Angeles, CA · Jan 5, 1996 · N628US · Minor damage
  > Narrative: on January 5, 1996, about 1230 pacific standard time, a Boeing 747-251B, N628US, sustained an uncontained failure of the number 2 engine turbine section during the enroute climb phase of flight near Los Angeles, California. The aircraft was…
- [Incident 19951117041179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951117041179I.md): Boeing 747251B · San Francisco, CA · Nov 17, 1995 · N628US
  > Narrative: F28/16 nov. #2 engine has significant vibration during climb. Nacelle temporally indicates 4.5 all other indications normal. In cruise vibration less, temporally indicated 1.0. Previous write-up 1305Z high nacelle temporally 8.5 oil temporally. 130…
- [Incident 19950726026559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950726026559I.md): Boeing 747251B · Minneapolis, MN · Jul 26, 1995 · N614US
  > Compressor stall. EGT over temp. Dumped fuel. Returned. Changed engine.
- [Incident 19930728030819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930728030819I.md): Boeing 747251B · Honolulu, HI · Jul 28, 1993 · N625US · Minor damage
  > NR3 engine lost power on climb. Shut engine down. Dumped fuel. Returned. Found 6th stage turbine blades damaged.
- [Incident 19920825041289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920825041289I.md): Boeing 747251B · Minneapolis, MN · Aug 25, 1992 · N613US · Minor damage
  > NR4 engine temperature rise after takeoff. Compressor stall. Fire alarm. Used bottle. Metal in tail pipe.
- [Incident 19920714030239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920714030239I.md): Boeing 747251B · Singapore, MY · Jul 14, 1992 · N637US
  > NR2 and NR3 engine compressor stalls. Flameouts. Restarted at lower altitude. NR3 engine changed. NR2 re-rigged.
- [Incident 19920516021029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920516021029I.md): Boeing 747251B · Seattle, WA · May 16, 1992 · N625US · Minor damage
  > Right overwing escape slide deployed and separated on approach. Slide improperly secured.
- [Incident 19920316009869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920316009869I.md): Boeing 747251B · Honolulu, HI · Mar 16, 1992 · N624US · Minor damage
  > Left wing struck properly parked jetway bridge while parking. Ground personnel issued stop order too late.
- [Incident 19891018056009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891018056009I.md): Boeing 747251B · St Louis, MO · Oct 18, 1989 · N614US
  > Flaps stuck when extended, caused asymmetric condition. Flaps operated normally later. No defects found.
- [Incident 19890410014669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890410014669I.md): Boeing 747251B · Honolulu, HI · Apr 10, 1989 · N614US
  > Takeoff aborted due to oil pressure loss on NR1 engine. Returned to gate. Oil pressure indicator inoperative.
- [Incident 19880525039249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880525039249I.md): Boeing 747251B · Chicago, IL · May 25, 1988 · N625US
  > Passenger attacked flight attendant en route. Passenger restrained and monitored until removed by police at ord.
- [Incident 19870811055019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870811055019I.md): Boeing 747251B · Minneapolis, MN · Aug 11, 1987 · N614US
  > Number one engine went into full reverse during descent and was shut down. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19870622036329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870622036329I.md): Boeing 747251B · Honolulu, HI · Jun 22, 1987 · N612US
  > Aircraft lost all ins guidance system over ocean. Safe landing. Replaced ins nav unit.
- [Incident 19860904051249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860904051249I.md): Boeing 747251B · Midway Island, MQ · Sep 4, 1986 · N613US
  > Unscheduled landing after cargo fire warning. Replaced detector, switch, and fire bottle.
- [Incident 19860319033029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860319033029I.md): Boeing 747251B · Hoquiam, WA · Mar 19, 1986 · N613US
  > Lack of attention to inertial navigation procedures caused aircraft to be off course 190 NM. Autopilot in manual.
- [Incident 19850506021279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850506021279I.md): Boeing 747251B · Chicago, IL · May 6, 1985 · N628US
  > Shutdown nr 1 engine during climb due to high EGT and vibration. Safe landing. Metal found in tail pipe.
- [Incident 19840929065079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840929065079I.md): Boeing 747251B · Seattle, WA · Sep 29, 1984 · N613US
  > #2 Engine showed drop in fuel flow, N1 speed decrease and sharp report. Fuel dumped engine shut down.
- [Incident 19831127068909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831127068909I.md): Boeing 747* · Seattle, WA · Nov 27, 1983 · N615US · Minor damage
  > No 1 constant speed drive failed on climbout. Engine shutdown. Failure due to improper servicing.
- [Incident 19830915067249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830915067249I.md): Boeing 747* · New York, NY · Sep 15, 1983 · N628US · Minor damage
  > On push back from gate aircraft hit another aircraft taxiing to gate. Tug driver did not see signal to stop.
- [Incident 19821222067169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821222067169I.md): Boeing 747* · Los Angeles, CA · Dec 22, 1982 · N612US · Minor damage
  > #4 Engine caught on fire. Fire extinguished. Found #3 bearing breather manifold broken.
- [Incident 19820707040529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820707040529I.md): Boeing 747251B · Narita, JA · Jul 7, 1982 · N628US
  > On rotation at takeoff, aircraft had a fire warning on engine. Engine shut down. Fuel dumped. Fuel nozzle coking.
- [Incident 19820702049249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820702049249I.md): Boeing 747* · Tokyo, JA · Jul 2, 1982 · N628US · Minor damage
  > An aborted takeoff at departure created enough heat to release tire pressure. Landed with several deflated tires.
- [Incident 19820506018399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820506018399I.md): Boeing 747* · Chicago, IL · May 6, 1982 · N626US · Minor damage
  > Piece of gear door came off on takeoff. Blew two tires on landing. Replaced brake, tires, and door retract rod.
- [Incident 19810128010079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810128010079I.md): Boeing 747251B · Anchorage, MN · Jan 28, 1981 · N627US
  > Unscheduled landing due to oil leak from fuel oil cooler.
- [Incident 19800412037999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800412037999I.md): Boeing 747/ · Chicago, IL · Apr 12, 1980 · N627US
  > Aborted takeoff due to takeoff warning horn.
- [Incident 19791001051489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791001051489I.md): Boeing 747/ · Prestwick, UK · Oct 1, 1979 · N622US · Substantial damage
  > Three of four engines damaged by bird strike after takeoff.
- [Incident 19790817031729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790817031729I.md): Boeing 747/ · Boston, MA · Aug 17, 1979 · N624US
  > Engine shutdown due to compressor stalls and high EGT. Engine vane bleed control changed.
- [Incident 19790605014329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790605014329I.md): Boeing 747* · Comox, CN · Jun 5, 1979 · N612US · Minor damage
  > Engine fire in flight due to gear box failure. Fire bottle failed due to hose disconnected.
- [Incident 19780626034929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780626034929I.md): Boeing 747/ · Detroit, MI · Jun 26, 1978 · N614US
  > Engine failed during climb, flight continued to destination. Engine driven fuel pump had failed.
- [Incident 19780323010099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780323010099I.md): Boeing 747/ · Tokyo, JA · Mar 23, 1978 · N612US · Minor damage
  > Lightning strike during descent damaged compass flux valve, antena coupler, and main transfer valve actuator.

## 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 ('1384892')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-251b/incidents

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