Boeing B-17G

Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1380204

Manufacturer (registry)
BOEING
Model
B-17G
Registry code
1380204
Registered
15 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
4 · Reciprocating
Seats
36
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed
221 mph
Certification
Type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 29

1942Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 29 aircraft
19421
194417
19455
19591
19601
19611
19741
19901
20051

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 15

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1380204')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 14

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB CEN23MA034Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing B17 · Dallas, TXthe air boss’s and air show event organizer’s lack of an adequate, prebriefed aircraft separation plan for the air show performance, relying instead on the air boss’s real-time deconfliction directives and the see-and-avoid strategy for collision avoidance,…Nov 12, 2022 · N7227C · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB ERA20MA001Accident · 7 fatalClass 2 · MajorFinal reportBoeing B17 · Windsor Locks, CTThe pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s configuration and airspeed after he shut down the No. 4 engine following its partial loss of power during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/maintenance director’s inadequate…Oct 2, 2019 · N93012 · DestroyedNTSB CEN11FA383Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing B-17G · Oswego, ILAn inadequate repair of the fuel tank that allowed the fuel leak to continue, ultimately resulting in an in-flight fire.Jun 13, 2011 · N390TH · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B-17G · Fayetteville, NCthe failure of the airplane's normal brake system due to the open position of the pressure relief valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's premature engine shutdown resulting in the airplane colliding with the localizer building.Nov 3, 1995 · N3703G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B-17G · Beaver Falls, PADrg an apch in gusty winds, the plt noted a rgt x-wind. He stated that after touchdown, the roll-out was stabilized for a short distance, then the rgt wing began to lift. He applied full aileron & rudder to maint control, but was unable to stop on the…Aug 23, 1987 · N93012 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76FKG96Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing B-17G · Cordele, GAAug 17, 1976 · N3701G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76FKG94Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing B-17G · Rochelle, GAAug 5, 1976 · N4710C · DestroyedNTSB OAK74FXQ07Accident · 2 fatalClosedBoeing B-17G · Eureka, NVJul 12, 1973 · N620L · DestroyedNTSB DEN73FQA05Accident · 2 fatalClosedBoeing B-17 · Socorro, NMJul 12, 1972 · N73648 · DestroyedNTSB LAX72DUJ07Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing B-17G · Tucson, AZJul 12, 1971 · N9324Z · DestroyedNTSB SEA68A0020Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBoeing B-17 · Kalispell, MTAug 29, 1967 · N7228C · DestroyedNTSB SEA68A0009Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing B-17G · Carson, WAJul 27, 1967 · N5237V · Substantial damageNTSB DEN66A0062Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing B-17G · Cody, WYMar 6, 1966 · N7228C · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X0813Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing B-17 · Santiago, DRMar 6, 1964 · N5225V · Destroyed
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1380204')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 16

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

See all 16 incident reports
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('1380204')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 8

SDR 2023FA0000744Fitting · corrodedUPON REMOVAL OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZERS AND VERTICAL FIN ON THE AIRCRAFT IT WAS NOTED THAT THEIR ARE SEVERAL CAST FITTINGS LOCATED INSIDE THE EMPENNAGE THAT WERE SHOWING SINGES OF SURFACE CORROSION AS WELL AS POSSIBLE INNER GRANULAR CORROSION ON A COUPLE OF THENov 6, 2023 · N5017N · Boeing B17G · Empennage StructureSDR 2023FA0000200Wing Root · fracturedDURING GROUND PER-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND WING GAP FAIRING SCREWS TO BE TORN OUT. WING GAP FAIRINGS WERE REMOVED AND SUBSEQUENT INSPECTIONS FOUND THE SHEAR WEB ON THE LEFT FORWARD SIDE TO BE SEPARATED AROUND THE WELD AREAS. THE AIRCRAFT WING WAS THEN REMOVED Apr 6, 2023 · N5017N · Boeing B17G · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR 2010FA0000921Insulator · fragmentedTHE LANDING GEAR DOWN POST "F" TERMINAL, FIELD COIL SHORTED TO GROUND INSIDE THE LT MLG MOTOR ASSY. REPAIR FACILITY WAS CONSULTED AS TO THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE ERMINAL INSULATOR FAILURE. THEY INDICATED EITHER OVER-TIGHTENING OF THE TERMINAL HARDWARE OR DAMJul 14, 2010 · N5017N · Boeing B17G · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 2005FA0000761Engine · failedUPON INSTALLATION OF ENGINE AT NR 3 POSITION, METAL WAS FOUND IN PROPELLER SHAFT. ENGINE HAD RUN IN TIME ONLY AS -0- TSMO. ENGINE REMOVED AND NOT RUN ON AIRCRAFT. (K)Apr 26, 2005 · N3703G · Boeing B17G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2005FA0000760Engine · failedUPON ANNUAL INSPECTION, ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE SEIZED, CHECKED FOR OIL IN GIL TANK, 25 GAL REMAINING. ENGINE REMOVED FROM AC. UPON REMOVAL OF PROPELLER, PROP SHAFT WAS FULL OF METAL. NOSE CASE FAILURE. (K)Apr 26, 2005 · N3703G · Boeing B17G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2005FA0000714Engine · failedON FINAL, ENGINE WAS PRODUCING LOW OIL PRESSURE. UPON LANDING, CHECKED SCREENS, OK, CLEANED OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE AND APU FOR MAX OIL PRESSURE WAS STILL LOW. COULD NOT GET ENGINE TO PRODUCE ACCEPTABLE OIL PRESSURE. REMOVED ENGINE. (K)Apr 26, 2005 · N3703G · Boeing B17G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2005FA0000713Engine · failedUPON TAKEOFF, NOTICED STEADY DROP IN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE. SHUT ENGINE DOWN AT MIN OIL PRESSURE. PRESSURE STILL DECREASING. CHECKED SCREENS AND OIL PRESSURE VALVE ON GROUND. COULD NOT GET ENGINE TO MAKE MIN ACCEPTABLE PRESSURE. REMOVED ENGINE. UPON REMOVAApr 26, 2005 · N3703G · Boeing B17G · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2005FA0000493Screw · fractured(7) OF THE (10) FRONT COVER RETAINING SCREWS WERE FRACTURED, ALL AT THE SAME LOCATION- (3) THREADS FROM SHANK. ALL (7) HAD WORKED THEIR WAY OUT, (3) HAD STARTED TO CONTACT THE PROPELLER HUB. NR 4 ENGINE AWAITING TEARDOWN REPORT OF NOSE SECTION. (GL132005062Mar 29, 2005 · N9563Z · Boeing B17G · Fasteners
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'B17G'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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