# FAA incident reports: Boeing 757-251 A list on [Boeing 757-251](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-757-251.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 57 reports - [Incident 20100512034332I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100512034332I.md): Boeing 757-251 · Orlando, FL · May 12, 2010 · N555NW · Minor damage > On 12 may 2010 dal 1405 (N555NW) a B-757-251 from detroit (dtw) landed at Orlando, FL (mco) and taxied to ramp airside 4. While following the lead-in line and the marshaller's signals to gate 72, dal 1405'S right wingtip struck the horizontal stabilizer of a… - [Incident 20080823845679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080823845679I.md): Boeing 757251 · San Francisco, CA · Aug 23, 2008 · N525US · No damage > (-23) Airline reported the following: aircraft departed runway 01R. During takeoff, aircraft nr 2 engine experienced a total of 2 short duration compressor stalls, slight aircraft yawing and epr roll back to 1.1. The reported compressor stalls were short… - [Incident 20080706854589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080706854589I.md): Boeing 757251 · Tampa, FL · Jul 6, 2008 · N506US · Minor damage > While passing through FL180, during the descent for a landing at Tampa, Florida, the aircrew heard a loud bang and the radar system failed. It was an otherwise normal approach to landing, in clear sky, with no turbulence. The aircraft continued to handle… - [Incident 20080512836529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080512836529I.md): Boeing 757251 · Daggett, CA · May 12, 2008 · N514US · Minor damage > (-23) The aircraft departed los angles, CA enroute to detroit, MI. As the aircraft reached 23,000 feet, the flight crew felt what the pilot described as a "hit". Approximately one or two minutes later the crew was informed by a flight attendant the aircraft… - [Accident 20070603015099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070603015099A.md): Boeing 757251 · Denver, CO · Jun 3, 2007 · N522US · No damage > (-23) Flight 1221 encountered unforecast, moderate turbulence during descent between 10,000-7,000 feet while descending into den. While passing 7,000' and intercepting the localizer, one of the four onboard flight attendants was doing her final cabin check… - [Incident 20060626012369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060626012369I.md): Boeing 757251 · Las Vegas, NV · Jun 26, 2006 · N521US > (-23) Las-dtw, returned to las due to a pressurization problem and that 12 pax had heat and ear injuries. NTSB determined injuries to be minor and later confirmed by nwaa to be minor. - [Incident 20050903028069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050903028069I.md): Boeing 757251 · Omaha, NE · Sep 3, 2005 · N506US > (-23) NWA/335, B757, enroute dtw-lax experienced left engine flameout during cruise. Performed engine restart procedures, no help. Diverted to Omaha, removed and replaced #1 engine fuel metering unit and fuel pump in accordance with amm 73-21-01, pages… - [Incident 20040531010539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040531010539I.md): Boeing 757251 · Anchorage, AK · May 31, 2004 · N550NW > (-23) Northwest gate agent opened aircraft door 1L, while flight attendant still had her hand on the handle. The flight attendant sustained a fractured wrist. - [Incident 20030827032859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030827032859I.md): Boeing 757251 · Latham, NY · Aug 27, 2003 · N541US > (-23) On 08/27/2003 at approximately 1435 EDT, nwaa flight 427, Boeing 757-200, N541US, reported a failure of the left hydraulic system. An emergency was declared. The aircraft landed without further incident. Maintenance personnel inspected the aircraft and… - [Accident 20030722019949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030722019949A.md): Boeing 757251 · Cleveland, OH · Jul 22, 2003 · N504US > (-23) On July 22, 2003 nwa flt 1142 was climbing through FL290, hit unexpected and unreported code 4 clear air turbulence for approx. 30 seconds. Lead f/a reported a f/a in rear galley had a head injury and was bleeding. A doctor on board suggested a/c should… - [Incident 20030205007639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030205007639I.md): Boeing 757251 · Harrisburg, PA · Feb 5, 2003 · N501US > (-23) A/c in cruise, left engine oil quantity went to zero. Then left oil temperature moved through caution range to warning (red). Pilot performed precautionary shutdown and diverted flight to MDT (Harrisburg). Aircraft landed uneventfully and northwest… - [Accident 20030119000609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030119000609A.md): Boeing 757251 · New York, NY · Jan 19, 2003 · N550NW · Substantial damage > (-23) N550NW, a Boeing-757 parked on gate #9 at nwaa laguardia terminal. During pre-flight inspection being accomplished by captain, collision occurred. Aircraft N313NB a nwaa A-319 being parked on adjacent gate #10, left wing impacted right side of N550NW… - [Accident 20020909026819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020909026819A.md): Boeing 757251 · Baltimore, MD · Sep 9, 2002 · N534US · Substantial damage > (-23) Nw flight 170 was on a visual approach to runway 33L when bwi tower advised them that they were aligned with RW33R. The f/o called for a go-around, but the captain had RW33L in sight and elected to continue. On short final, the captain noted that they… - [Incident 20010308005179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010308005179I.md): Boeing 757251 · O'Neill, NE · Mar 8, 2001 · N526US > (-23) While in cruise flight at FL310 during a conversation, the captain appeared to "fall asleep". He exhibited labored breathing, rigid arm muscles and some "minor convulsions". He came to after 20-30 seconds, with initial disorientation and "profuse"… - [Incident 20010122002789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010122002789I.md): Boeing 757251 · Syracuse, NY · Jan 22, 2001 · N530US > (-23) On Monday, January 22, 2001 at 0943 local time, the crew of a B-757-251 aircraft, N530US, operated by northwest airlines, inc., noticed the beginning of a slow diminishment of oil quantity in the number two power plant following takeoff. After… - [Incident 20001105030889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001105030889I.md): Boeing 757251 · Minneapolis, MN · Nov 5, 2000 · N502US > (-23) Abort initated at approx. 130KTS due to fumes and haze/smoke in cockpit. A/c had new #2 engine installed. Fumes of unknown origina noticed at approx. 110-115KTS. Visual impairment occurred shortly thereafter, standard abort procedures followed. Cleared… - [Incident 20000725027869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000725027869I.md): Boeing 757251 · Denver, CO · Jul 25, 2000 · N528US > (-23)A northwest airlines, inc. (nwa) Boeing B-757 aircraft N528US during flight #1224 on July 17, 2000 from Denver, CO to detroit, MI, experienced depressurization at approximately 36,000 feet. The crew performed a rapid decsent and initiated a manual oxygen… - [Incident 19990613024169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990613024169I.md): Boeing 757251 · Little Rock, AR · Jun 13, 1999 · N515US > On June 13, 1999, at 1120 CDT, N515US, a Boeing 757, operating as flight 946 by northwest airlines, enroute to memphis from seattle, diverted to Little Rock and landed without incident after shuttling down the left engine. Contract maintenance found the oil… - [Incident 19990217015679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990217015679I.md): Boeing 757251 · Detroit, MI · Feb 17, 1999 · N514US > (-5) A flight attendant opened an overhead bin and a snowboard stowed in the bin fell out hitting the passenger in seat 10C, a Mr. Charles (rick) kivls and rendering him unconscious. The passenger was assisted by an EMT on board, and medical personnel met the… - [Incident 19990211019789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990211019789I.md): Boeing 757251 · Minneapolis, MN · Feb 11, 1999 · N538US · Minor damage > On February 11, 1999, at about 7:45 a.m. standard time, a Boeing 757-251, N538US, operated by northwest airlines, inc. (nwa) as flight 348 msp-dca, collided with an nwa-operated deicing truck. The collision occurred on the runway 12L remote deicing pad after… - [Incident 19980411011889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980411011889I.md): Boeing 757* · Detroit, MI · Apr 11, 1998 · N516US · Minor damage > Narrative: the #1 engine core cowl came off the aircraft following take-off. Company disciplinary action was administered and appears to be adequate. Cmo concurred with company disciplinary action. Cowling appeared to be left unlatched. - [Incident 19970529017869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970529017869I.md): Boeing 757251 · Washington, DC · May 29, 1997 · N507US · Minor damage > Narrative: aircraft was landing on runway 18 at dca (Washington National Airport) with winds reported 170 degrees 8 knots. Touchdown was reported as "firm" but not "hard", followed by a "nose high" callout from the first officer (pilot not flying). Captain… - [Incident 19960925037959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960925037959I.md): Boeing 757251 · Edmonton Albert, CN · Sep 25, 1996 · N515US > Narrative: engine flameout during climb from 240 to 370 at approx. 310 without warning. Vibrations noted during engine wind down. No eicas status messages prior to flameout. No restart initiated by flight crew. Aircraft diverted to Edmonton, Canada (yeg)… - [Incident 19960605017449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960605017449I.md): Boeing 757200 · San Francisco, CA · Jun 5, 1996 · N525US > Narrative: at climbout of FL280 left engine epr indication disappeared, auto throttles failed and engine thrust became erratic. Status message stated left engine oil cool and left engine reverse control appeared. Returned to sfo with the left engine in idle.… - [Incident 19960218001869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960218001869I.md): Boeing 757251 · Detroit, MI · Feb 18, 1996 · N532US > Narrative: after all facts and circumstances were taken into consideration, it was determined that none of the FAA nine responsibilities apply. Nwa flt 480 returned to dtw shortly after takeoff due to a suspected galley fire. Aircraft landed without incident.… - [Incident 19950716023009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950716023009I.md): Boeing 737300 · Rochester, NY · Jul 16, 1995 · N505US > Flap problem on approach. Went around. Cleared problem. Landed ok. Maintenance cleared discrepancy. - [Incident 19950521014179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950521014179I.md): Boeing 757251 · Seattle, WA · May 21, 1995 · N503US · Minor damage > During engine start starter shaft sheared. Replaced. Next start tailpipe fire due overprime. No evac or equipment. - [Incident 19941115045669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941115045669I.md): Boeing 757251 · Portland, OR · Nov 15, 1994 · N506US > Inbound pdx right engine oil filter eicas warning shutdown. Found metal in oil filter. Engine replaced. - [Incident 19940905033459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940905033459I.md): Boeing 737300 · Syracuse, NY · Sep 5, 1994 · N524US > Shut down NR1 engine due loud noise and vibration. Landed syr. Replaced engine. - [Incident 19940819039919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940819039919I.md): Boeing 737300 · Charlotte, NC · Aug 19, 1994 · N512US > At gate unloading. Passenger hit in head by luggage falling out of overhead bin. All announcements for safety made. - [Incident 19930815040339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930815040339I.md): Boeing 757251 · Anchorage, AK · Aug 15, 1993 · N519US · Minor damage > Flashes and smell of burnt wires in aft cabin. Passenger service unit wire bundle burnt caused by chaffing. - [Incident 19930228006109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930228006109I.md): Boeing 757251 · Nashville, TN · Feb 28, 1993 · N528US · Minor damage > Windshield started to crack. Diverted to nearest airport. Landed safely. - [Incident 19920402030709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920402030709I.md): Boeing 757251 · Minneapolis, MN · Apr 2, 1992 · N527US > Flight had TCAS alert when it was not on assigned heading at departure. Another aircraft in area. - [Incident 19920329015269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920329015269I.md): Boeing 757251 · Detroit, MI · Mar 29, 1992 · N525US > Pilot responded to an ATC instruction. Other pilot acted in accordance with his advisory. Near mid air report. - [Incident 19901205058919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901205058919I.md): Boeing 757251 · Newark, NJ · Dec 5, 1990 · N518US > Left fuel tank warning. NR1 engine flamed out. Restarted using crossfeed from right tank. No fuel in left tank. - [Incident 19901001051339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901001051339I.md): Boeing 757251 · Fargo, ND · Oct 1, 1990 · N526US · Minor damage > Experienced a bird strike during the takeoff roll. Aborted takeoff successfully. - [Incident 19900630061379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900630061379I.md): Boeing 757251 · Billings, MT · Jun 30, 1990 · N532US > Low oil pressure. Precautionary shutdown of right engine. Landed safely at Billings. - [Incident 19900126009399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900126009399I.md): Boeing 757251 · Syracuse, NY · Jan 26, 1990 · N528US > Cargo door open warning. Emergency landing. Replaced faulty light switch. - [Incident 19890908054179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890908054179I.md): Boeing 757251 · Billings, MT · Sep 8, 1989 · N514US > Low oil pressure. Left engine shut down. Landed Billings. Bearing in electronic engine control alternator failed. - [Incident 19890810065269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890810065269I.md): Boeing 757251 · Minneapolis, MN · Aug 10, 1989 · N506US > Had a fire during refueling due to pumper truck spraying fuel on NR2 engine. Fuel truck had a ruptuered gasket. - [Incident 19890713041579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890713041579I.md): Boeing 757251 · Boston, MA · Jul 13, 1989 · N506US > Fire from left gear at gate after taxiing passengers deplaned via jetway. Excessive grease around axle and brake. - [Incident 19890620034619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890620034619I.md): Boeing 757251 · Wichita, KS · Jun 20, 1989 · N529US > Unscheduled landing due to medical emergency. Lady fainted and given oxygen. Removed her and continued flight. - [Incident 19890514027769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890514027769I.md): Boeing 757251 · Boston, MA · May 14, 1989 · N507US > 8 Packs of matches ignited when galley oven was turned on. Extinguished by attendant. Matches were with meals. - [Incident 19890328012599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890328012599I.md): Boeing 757251 · Minneapolis, MN · Mar 28, 1989 · N505US > Electrical odor in cockpit. Generator light on. Landed safely. Left generator control switch had overheated. - [Incident 19890312029369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890312029369I.md): Boeing 757251 · Orlando, FL · Mar 12, 1989 · N519US · Minor damage > Right engine hit top of belt loader while taxiing. Under direction of ground handler. Crew unaware at time. - [Incident 19881121066799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881121066799I.md): Boeing 757251 · Boston, MA · Nov 21, 1988 · N502US > Loss of oil quantity and pressure. NR2 engine shut down. Valve housing leaked oil. Magnetic chip detector plug out. - [Incident 19881021057639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881021057639I.md): Boeing 757251 · Detroit, MI · Oct 21, 1988 · N517US > After takeoff NR1 EGT overtemped. Shut down and deployed extinguisher. Returned, landing without incident. - [Incident 19880808039819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880808039819I.md): Boeing 757251 · Las Vegas, NV · Aug 8, 1988 · N522US > Lost oil pressure. Diverted. Found chip detector unit came loose due cross threading. APU unit also malfunctioned. - [Incident 19880617034629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880617034629I.md): Boeing 757251 · Detroit, MI · Jun 17, 1988 · N508US · Minor damage > Overheated brakes on a high speed taxi test. All eight main tires exploded before stopping on a taxiway. - [Incident 19880207010259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880207010259I.md): Boeing 757251 · Boston, MA · Feb 7, 1988 · N517US > Engine failed on takeoff due to compressor stall and flame out. Returned. Unable to duplicate engine failure. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-757-251/incidents.md?page=2 ## 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 ('1384970') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-757-251/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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