# Boeing B-17G - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1380204 - Manufacturer (registry): BOEING - Model: B-17G - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 4 · Reciprocating - Seats: 36 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 221 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 15 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-b-17g Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (15) - [N207EV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N207EV): [Collings Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINGS%20FOUNDATION), [Stow, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Stow), S/N 44-83785 - [N3154S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3154S): [Champaign Aviation Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMPAIGN%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM), [Urbana, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Urbana), S/N 44-85813 - [N3193G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3193G): [Somers Charles Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOMERS%20CHARLES%20MICHAEL), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), built 1944, S/N 77255 - [N3509G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3509G): [Pond Warbirds LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POND%20WARBIRDS%20LLC), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1944, S/N 44-85778 - [N3701G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3701G): [Fortress LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORTRESS%20LLC), [Beaverton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Beaverton), built 1944, S/N 44-8543A - [N3703G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3703G): [Military Aircraft Restoration Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILITARY%20AIRCRAFT%20RESTORATION%20CORP), [Costa Mesa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Costa%20Mesa), built 1945, S/N 44-83546-A - [N3713G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3713G): [Plane Of Fame Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20OF%20FAME%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino), built 1960, S/N 44-83684 - [N390TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N390TH): [Liberty Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIBERTY%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), S/N 44-85734 - [N4960V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4960V): [N4960v LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N4960V%20LLC), [Granite Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Granite%20Falls), S/N 43-38978 - [N5017N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5017N): [Experimental Aircraft Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EXPERIMENTAL%20AIRCRAFT%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1944, S/N 44-85740 - [N83525](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83525): [Worlds Greatest Aircraft Collection Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORLDS%20GREATEST%20AIRCRAFT%20COLLECTION%20INC), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), built 1944, S/N 44-83525 - [N900RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N900RW): [Mid America Flight Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20AMERICA%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Mount Pleasant, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mount%20Pleasant), built 1944, S/N 44-85718 - [N93012](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N93012): [Cct Of 1979 B-17 Series LLC B-17 Series](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CCT%20OF%201979%20B-17%20SERIES%20LLC%20B-17%20SERIES), [Stow, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Stow), built 1944, S/N 32264 - [N9323Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9323Z): [American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSEU), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1944, S/N 44-83514 - [N9563Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9563Z): [Martin Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20AVIATION%20INC), [Santa Ana, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Ana), built 1944, S/N 83563 ## NTSB investigations (14) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN23MA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23MA034), Nov 12, 2022: Boeing B17 (N7227C), Dallas, TX, destroyed, 6 fatal. Probable cause: the 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… - [NTSB ERA20MA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20MA001), Oct 2, 2019: Boeing B17 (N93012), Windsor Locks, CT, destroyed, 7 fatal. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB CEN11FA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA383), Jun 13, 2011: Boeing B-17G (N390TH), Oswego, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inadequate repair of the fuel tank that allowed the fuel leak to continue, ultimately resulting in an in-flight fire. - [NTSB MIA96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA017), Nov 3, 1995: Boeing B-17G (N3703G), Fayetteville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: the 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… - [NTSB NYC87LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA238), Aug 23, 1987: Boeing B-17G (N93012), Beaver Falls, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76FKG96](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG96), Aug 17, 1976: Boeing B-17G (N3701G), Cordele, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76FKG94](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG94), Aug 5, 1976: Boeing B-17G (N4710C), Rochelle, GA, destroyed - [NTSB OAK74FXQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FXQ07), Jul 12, 1973: Boeing B-17G (N620L), Eureka, NV, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB DEN73FQA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73FQA05), Jul 12, 1972: Boeing B-17 (N73648), Socorro, NM, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB LAX72DUJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUJ07), Jul 12, 1971: Boeing B-17G (N9324Z), Tucson, AZ, destroyed - [NTSB SEA68A0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68A0020), Aug 29, 1967: Boeing B-17 (N7228C), Kalispell, MT, destroyed - [NTSB SEA68A0009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68A0009), Jul 27, 1967: Boeing B-17G (N5237V), Carson, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN66A0062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66A0062), Mar 6, 1966: Boeing B-17G (N7228C), Cody, WY, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0813](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0813), Mar 6, 1964: Boeing B-17 (N5225V), Santiago, DR, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (16) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20240614008059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240614008059I), Jun 14, 2024: Boeing B-17G (N9323Z), Ashland, VA, Minor damage. Pilot taxied airplane past a known obstruction (bucket truck sticking out past airport fence into taxi area which should not have been there but was) and was… - [Accident 20191002013779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191002013779A), Oct 2, 2019: Boeing B-17G (N93012), Windsor Locks, CT, Destroyed, 7 fatal. On October 2, 2019, at 0953 eastern daylight time, a Boeing B-17G, N93012, owned and operated by the collings foundation, was destroyed during a precautionary… - [Accident 20110613011889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110613011889A), Jun 13, 2011: Boeing B-17G (N390TH), Oswego, IL, Destroyed. On June 13, 2011 at 0944 CDT, N390TH, a Boeing B-17G departed aurora municipal airport (karr) and was enroute to indianapolis regional airport (kmqj). The… - [Incident 20050817025699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050817025699I), Aug 17, 2005: Boeing B17G (N93012), Syracuse, NY. (-23) On take off number 4 engine had a chip light indication, the engine was shut down and the aircraft returned to syr without incident. The engine is being… - [Incident 20040506013129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040506013129I), May 6, 2004: Boeing B17G (N5017N), Van Nuys, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft landed on runway 16R at vny, and after rolling approximately half way down the runway, both main landing gear collapsed, no injuries were… - [Incident 19970509026389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970509026389I), May 9, 1997: Boeing B17G (N93012), Burbank, CA. Narrative: aircraft was in a left turn when an intermitting hydraulic failure temporarily resulted in loss of brake's to the right wheel. Aircraft continued in… - [Accident 19951103035949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951103035949A), Nov 3, 1995: Boeing B17G (N3703G), Fayetteville, NC, Substantial damage. Brakes failed taxiing. Tried control with engines. Ran down embankment. Hit antenna. Check valve hydro rump failure - [Incident 19950709021729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950709021729I), Jul 9, 1995: Boeing B17G (N93012), Sioux City, IA, Minor damage. Unsafe left main gear collapsed near end of landing roll. - [Incident 19941023043199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941023043199I), Oct 23, 1994: Boeing B17G (N9563Z), Geneseo, NY. Smoke from NR2 engine. Secured. Returned. Less than four hours on major overhauled engine. - [Incident 19910715032169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910715032169I), Jul 15, 1991: Boeing B17G (N93012), Allentown, PA, Minor damage. On engine run up magento check caused NR2 engine to backfire. Oil leak caught fire from exhaust. Put out fire. - [Incident 19881110050479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881110050479I), Nov 10, 1988: Boeing B17G (N9323Z), Burbank, CA, Minor damage. Unable to stop on runway rolled slowly off end into a fence and dumpster. Brake line came off brake boost unit. - [Accident 19870823047569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870823047569A), Aug 23, 1987: Boeing B17G (N93012), Beaver Falls, PA, Substantial damage. Strong crosswind lifted wing of bomber on landing roll. Unable to stop,overran runway and down an embankment. - [Incident 19860815054489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860815054489I), Aug 15, 1986: Boeing B17G (N93012), Dunkirk, NY. Noted steam or water condensation from engines. Diverted. Pulled screens. No contamination found. Cause unreported. - [Accident 19760817030359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760817030359A), Aug 17, 1976: Boeing B17G (N3701G), Cordele, GA, Substantial damage. Lt fwd lower spar cap P/N753424-2 failed for reasons undetermined. Acft applying fire ant control - [Accident 19760805024339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760805024339A), Aug 5, 1976: Boeing B17G (N4710C), Rochelle, GA, Destroyed. Fire ant control. Acft burned after emerg lndg. Fire started at or near carb. - [Accident 19730712025879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730712025879A), Jul 12, 1973: Boeing B17G (N620L), Eureka, NV, Destroyed. Low alt steep turn downwind ovr downslope side of mtn. Dry run ovr fire line,full load. Wind gusty. ## Service difficulty reports (8) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2023FA0000744](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000744), Nov 6, 2023: FITTING. CORRODED. UPON 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 - [SDR 2023FA0000200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000200), Apr 6, 2023: WING ROOT. FRACTURED. DURING 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 - [SDR 2010FA0000921](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000921), Jul 14, 2010: INSULATOR. FRAGMENTED. THE 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 TH - [SDR 2005FA0000761](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000761), Apr 26, 2005: ENGINE. FAILED. UPON 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 AIRCRAF - [SDR 2005FA0000760](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000760), Apr 26, 2005: ENGINE. FAILED. UPON 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 SH - [SDR 2005FA0000714](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000714), Apr 26, 2005: ENGINE. FAILED. ON 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 - [SDR 2005FA0000713](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000713), Apr 26, 2005: ENGINE. FAILED. UPON TAKEOFF, NOTICED STEADY DROP IN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE. SHUT ENGINE DOWN AT MIN OIL PRESSURE. PRESSURE STILL DECREASING. CHECKED SCREENS AND OIL PRESSURE VALV - [SDR 2005FA0000493](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000493), Mar 29, 2005: SCREW. 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 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.