# FAA incident reports: Boeing B-17G

A list on [Boeing B-17G](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-b-17g.md).

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

- [Incident 20240614008059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240614008059I.md): Boeing B-17G · Ashland, VA · Jun 14, 2024 · N9323Z · 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 known. Right wing tip struck bucket truck. This was the last flight out of six that day, so long day.…
- [Accident 20191002013779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191002013779A.md): Boeing B-17G · Windsor Locks, CT · Oct 2, 2019 · N93012 · 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 landing and subsequent runway excursion at Bradley International Airport (bdl), Windsor Locks,…
- [Accident 20110613011889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110613011889A.md): Boeing B-17G · Oswego, IL · Jun 13, 2011 · N390TH · 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 aircraft departed VFR under a 14 CFR part 91 flight. Shortly after takeoff a fire developed between #1…
- [Incident 20050817025699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050817025699I.md): Boeing B17G · Syracuse, NY · Aug 17, 2005 · N93012
  > (-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 changed due to metal particles found in the oil filters (mechanic believes a piston may have come…
- [Incident 20040506013129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040506013129I.md): Boeing B17G · Van Nuys, CA · May 6, 2004 · N5017N · 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 sustained. The aircraft was lifted by crane utilizing built in lifting rings on the wing spars. Once it…
- [Incident 19970509026389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970509026389I.md): Boeing B17G · Burbank, CA · May 9, 1997 · N93012
  > 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 a left turn with the tail striking a four foot taxiway sign, knocking it to the ground. No damage…
- [Accident 19951103035949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951103035949A.md): Boeing B17G · Fayetteville, NC · Nov 3, 1995 · N3703G · 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.md): Boeing B17G · Sioux City, IA · Jul 9, 1995 · N93012 · Minor damage
  > Unsafe left main gear collapsed near end of landing roll.
- [Incident 19941023043199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941023043199I.md): Boeing B17G · Geneseo, NY · Oct 23, 1994 · N9563Z
  > Smoke from NR2 engine. Secured. Returned. Less than four hours on major overhauled engine.
- [Incident 19910715032169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910715032169I.md): Boeing B17G · Allentown, PA · Jul 15, 1991 · N93012 · 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.md): Boeing B17G · Burbank, CA · Nov 10, 1988 · N9323Z · 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.md): Boeing B17G · Beaver Falls, PA · Aug 23, 1987 · N93012 · 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.md): Boeing B17G · Dunkirk, NY · Aug 15, 1986 · N93012
  > Noted steam or water condensation from engines. Diverted. Pulled screens. No contamination found. Cause unreported.
- [Accident 19760817030359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760817030359A.md): Boeing B17G · Cordele, GA · Aug 17, 1976 · N3701G · 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.md): Boeing B17G · Rochelle, GA · Aug 5, 1976 · N4710C · Destroyed
  > Fire ant control. Acft burned after emerg lndg. Fire started at or near carb.
- [Accident 19730712025879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730712025879A.md): Boeing B17G · Eureka, NV · Jul 12, 1973 · N620L · Destroyed
  > Low alt steep turn downwind ovr downslope side of mtn. Dry run ovr fire line,full load. Wind gusty.

## 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 ('1380204')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-b-17g/incidents

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