# FAA incident reports: Convair 340-31

A list on [Convair 340-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-340-31.md).

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

- [Incident 19950819032579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950819032579I.md): Cvac 34031 · Anchorage, AK · Aug 19, 1995 · N568JA
  > Taxiing to runway smoke in cabin. Evacuated. Cause not addressed.
- [Incident 19940629027329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940629027329I.md): Cvac 34031 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Jun 29, 1994 · N73153
  > Landed with nose gear not fully centered. Stopped on edge of runway. Replaced steering actuator.
- [Incident 19900130008709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900130008709I.md): Cvac 34031 · Denver, CO · Jan 30, 1990 · N73109
  > Clear air turbulence on descent. Flight attendant suffered leg injury and was taken to hospital.
- [Incident 19891212065299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891212065299I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Memphis, TN · Dec 12, 1989 · N73153
  > NR2 engine fire warning. Fired bottles and shut engine down. Landed safely. Had false fire warning.
- [Incident 19891019054679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891019054679I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Fayetteville, AR · Oct 19, 1989 · N73121
  > Attendant thought he saw smoke in overhead vents on approach. Initiated evacuation at gate. No malfunction found.
- [Incident 19890908065699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890908065699I.md): Cvac 34031 · Gunnison, CO · Sep 8, 1989 · N73133
  > Lost pressurization on climb. Forced landing. Found failed rivets in center of service door clutch assembly.
- [Incident 19880901049359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880901049359I.md): Cvac 34031 · Fairbanks, AK · Sep 1, 1988 · N569JA
  > Had control problem with right propeller. Feathered prop and landed. Found prop low on oil.
- [Incident 19871022071539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871022071539I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Oct 22, 1987 · N73145 · Minor damage
  > The wingtip hit the wingtip of N117 while taxiing to parking. Marshallers gave conflicting signals to pilot.
- [Incident 19870930061109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870930061109I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Springfield, MO · Sep 30, 1987 · N73140
  > An emergency was declared for right prop overspeed. Aircraft diverted safely. Prop feather reservoir seals leaking.
- [Incident 19860926053699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860926053699I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Dallas Fort Wor, TX · Sep 26, 1986 · N73117
  > Landed with unsafe nose gear indication. Found weak downlock springs and binding pivot bolt.
- [Incident 19860627060529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860627060529I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Dallas Fort Wor, TX · Jun 27, 1986 · N73140
  > Compass phase adapter failed en route. Smoke in cockpit and cabin. Safe landing. Phase adapter replaced.
- [Incident 19860218008649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860218008649I.md): Cvac 34031 · Dallas Fort Wor, TX · Feb 18, 1986 · N73145 · Minor damage
  > While taxiing off pad right wingtip struck left wingtip of parked N73136. Not signaled to stop until collision.
- [Incident 19851212067359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851212067359I.md): Cvac 34031 · Springfield, MO · Dec 12, 1985 · N73117
  > During climb, starter overspeed light came on. Engine shutdown and returned. Mechanical malfunction not defined.
- [Incident 19851021065869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851021065869I.md): Cvac 34031 · Fayetteville, TX · Oct 21, 1985 · N73155
  > Aircraft departed when weather was below minimums for departure with passengers.
- [Incident 19850704049909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850704049909I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Houston, TX · Jul 4, 1985 · N73117
  > Descent requested after cabin pressure climbed during aircraft climb. Ground crew failed to close inlet door.
- [Incident 19840924058059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840924058059I.md): Cvac STC440 · Lafayette, LA · Sep 24, 1984 · N73107 · Minor damage
  > A shorted terminal strip below galley in lower baggage area shorted from liquid, causing fire warning. MS272121.
- [Incident 19840402013409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840402013409I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Dallas, TX · Apr 2, 1984 · N73143
  > Nr 2 starter speed light came on. Found nr 2 starter shaft sheared.
- [Incident 19840215011329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840215011329I.md): Cvac STC340CVAC · Hamlin, PA · Feb 15, 1984 · N5836 · Minor damage
  > Experienced loud bank and an unsafe gear indication. Returned. Main gear scissors broken. Gland nut torn from strut
- [Incident 19831223069459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831223069459I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Dallas Fort Wor, TX · Dec 23, 1983 · N73107
  > Gear failed to retract after takeoff. Hydraulic pressure went to zero. Replaced hydraulic system relief valve.
- [Incident 19831120060849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831120060849I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Dallas, TX · Nov 20, 1983 · N73156
  > Shut down engine due to prop, turbine inlet temperature and horsepower instability. Replaced engine.
- [Incident 19830323073599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830323073599I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Dallas, TX · Mar 23, 1983 · N73152
  > Left generator mechanical fail light and master caution light came on. Engine shut down. Moisture in the connector.
- [Incident 19821201065599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821201065599I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Las Vegas, NV · Dec 1, 1982 · N73153 · Minor damage
  > Gust of wind blew an aircraft maintenance stand onto a taxiway across the path of the aircraft taxiing for takeoff.
- [Incident 19820827061289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820827061289I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Jackson Hole, WY · Aug 27, 1982 · N73133
  > Aircraft lost cabin pressure at cruise altitude. Found broken wire at left hand squat switch.
- [Incident 19820824046059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820824046059I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Dallas, TX · Aug 24, 1982 · N73156 · Minor damage
  > A wheel separated on takeoff. Passengers deplaned on runway. Cause was bearing failure.
- [Incident 19820517025429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820517025429I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Anchorage, AK · May 17, 1982 · N538JA
  > Left rear service door came open on descent through FL120. Cabin pressurized. Reseated passengers away from door.
- [Incident 19820318024339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820318024339I.md): Cvac 34031 · Aztec, NM · Mar 18, 1982 · N73106
  > Flight flew around rain showers. Saw and landed on wrong airport.
- [Incident 19820127006019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820127006019I.md): Cvac 34031 · Scottsbluff, NE · Jan 27, 1982 · N73106 · Minor damage
  > Just prior to touchdown, gust caused aircraft to weathercock and drift. Tail raised. One prop hit runway.
- [Incident 19810613081709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810613081709I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Lake Hughes, CA · Jun 13, 1981 · N73109
  > Passenger and cabin attendant injured when flight encountered clear air turbulence.
- [Incident 19801208085659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801208085659I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Bakersfield, CA · Dec 8, 1980 · N73153 · Minor damage
  > After engine start NR2 starter disintegrated causing lower cowling to be thrown into prop.
- [Incident 19800613053499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800613053499I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Kansas City, MO · Jun 13, 1980 · N73155
  > Flight returned due to cracked window.
- [Incident 19800426046319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800426046319I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Talequah, OK · Apr 26, 1980 · N73156
  > Engine shutdown and flight diverted due to an alternator failure.
- [Incident 19800419039909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800419039909I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Scottsbluff, NE · Apr 19, 1980 · N73145
  > Engine shut down due to alternator mechanical fail light.
- [Incident 19790722019539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790722019539I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Tulsa, OK · Jul 22, 1979 · N73108
  > Engine shutdown after alternator fail light came on. Replaced alternator and control panel.
- [Incident 19781127025929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781127025929I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · St Louis, MO · Nov 27, 1978 · N73152 · Minor damage
  > This plane hit by jet blast from a 1011 twa plane.
- [Incident 19780719043699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780719043699I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Kansas City, MO · Jul 19, 1978 · N73143 · Minor damage
  > Air starter case separated during engine start. Bleed air pressurized and ruptured engine nacelle.
- [Incident 19780701042229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780701042229I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Harrison, AR · Jul 1, 1978 · N73155
  > Crew smelled fumes, returned. A hydraulic pump had blown a seal.
- [Incident 19780613045699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780613045699I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Denver, CO · Jun 13, 1978 · N73106
  > Engine fire light on during takeoff hold, engine shut down. No fire, replaced loops and connectors.
- [Incident 19780117003319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780117003319I.md): Cvac 34031 · Oklahoma City, OK · Jan 17, 1978 · N73108 · Minor damage
  > Doors on refueling truck left open extended under wing of aircraft. Wing settled as fuel was added making 4 in hole

## 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 ('2422804')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-340-31/incidents

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