# FAA incident reports: Douglas DC-10-40

A list on [Douglas DC-10-40](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-10-40.md).

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

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- [Incident 20010418008199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010418008199I.md): Doug DC1040 · Seattle, WA · Apr 18, 2001 · N159US
  > (-23)During climb out lav c smoke sounded, flight attendants deleted oder and light blue haze in cabin between left doors 2 & 3. Returned and landed without incident. Maintenance personnel checked all air conditioning systems, water seperators, and found oil…
- [Incident 20000907025449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000907025449I.md): Doug DC1040 · Detroit, MI · Sep 7, 2000 · N149US · Minor damage
  > (-23)During climb to 10,000 flight crew heard a "bump...nothing out of the ordinary". Continued flight to dtw. "Descent, approach and landing...normal". Atcs reported tailcone appeared to have struck runway. Aircraft taxied to the gate without incident.…
- [Incident 20000820029089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000820029089I.md): Doug DC1040 · Minneapolis, MN · Aug 20, 2000 · N157US · 1 fatal
  > (-23)Abeam mcw the captain was found in the foward lav by the lead flight attendant. He was not breathing and had no pulse. An emegency was declared by the first officer. The airline was notified by acars of the problem and the crew requested cfr/emt to meet…
- [Incident 19990809034969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990809034969I.md): Doug DC1040 · Minneapolis, MN · Aug 9, 1999 · N158US · Minor damage
  > (-23) DC-10 landed on a wet runway (30R) with 10 kt tail wind at msp. Normal reverse thrust did not work. Aircraft was unable to stop on the runway. Aircraft came to a stop approx. 200 feet into the overrun of 30R. The aircraft broke two runway threshold…
- [Incident 19970606016409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970606016409I.md): Doug DC1040 · Minneapolis, MN · Jun 6, 1997 · N160US · Minor damage
  > Narrative: nwa flight 935 a DC-10-40 from msp to lax returned msp due to #1 engine fire warning at 10:20 local time. The captain declared an emergency, discharged one fire bottle, dumped fuel and returned to msp without incident. It appears that the 15th…
- [Incident 19970210004559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970210004559I.md): Doug DC1040 · Los Angeles, CA · Feb 10, 1997 · N152US
  > NR3 engine fire light on climbout. Used bottles. Dumped fuel. Returned lax. Burnt soot source unknown. Ferried.
- [Incident 19931018046259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931018046259I.md): Doug DC1040 · Guantanamo, CU · Oct 18, 1993 · N160US
  > Right main landing gear was just off right edge of runway. Struck a runway light.
- [Incident 19930712026949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930712026949I.md): Doug DC1040 · San Francisco, CA · Jul 12, 1993 · N152US
  > NR3 engine shutdown due to oil filter clog light on. Returned. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19930710028519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930710028519I.md): Doug DC1040 · Detroit, MI · Jul 10, 1993 · N158US
  > Had uncommanded rudder oscillation on climb. Disconnected NR1 inertail navigation system. Returned. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19920316010819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920316010819I.md): Doug DC1040 · Omaha, NE · Mar 16, 1992 · N160US
  > Engine rolled back after reaching cruising altitude. Engine shut down and diverted to Omaha. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19920218004889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920218004889I.md): Doug DC1040 · San Francisco, CA · Feb 18, 1992 · N162US
  > NR1 hydraulic system failed after rotation. Returned. Found a hydraulic leak at temporary line in right wing.
- [Incident 19911011049919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911011049919I.md): Doug DC1040 · San Francisco, CA · Oct 11, 1991 · N146US · Minor damage
  > NR1 engine compressor stall on climb. Shut engine down. Dumped fuel. Returned. Found metal in NR1 main oil screen.
- [Incident 19910626035899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910626035899I.md): Doug DC1040 · Honolulu, HI · Jun 26, 1991 · N151US · Minor damage
  > Aborted takeoff due to NR1 engine compressor stall. Returned to gate. Replaced engine.
- [Incident 19910320019439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910320019439I.md): Doug DC1040 · Minneapolis, MN · Mar 20, 1991 · N159US · Minor damage
  > Aircraft encountered a flock of waterfowl after takeoff. Returned and landed safely.
- [Incident 19910127006399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910127006399I.md): Doug DC1040 · Salt Lake City, UT · Jan 27, 1991 · N145US
  > Compressor stall and high EGT on NR1 engine. Shut engine down. Declared emergency. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19901103065059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901103065059I.md): Doug DC1040 · Boston, MA · Nov 3, 1990 · N161US · Minor damage
  > Bird strike on NR1 engine during final approach. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19901013065029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901013065029I.md): Doug DC1040 · Milwaukee, WI · Oct 13, 1990 · N150US
  > NR2 engine thrust reverser light on after departure. Returned. Mechanical lockout plate had failed.
- [Incident 19901007053639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901007053639I.md): Doug DC1040 · Honolulu, HI · Oct 7, 1990 · N155US
  > Fluid streaming over left wing. Dumped fuel and landed. O ring in NR1 tank fault isolation junction failed.
- [Incident 19900826045739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900826045739I.md): Doug DC1040 · Detroit, MI · Aug 26, 1990 · N149US
  > NR1 engine fire warning. NR3 compressor stall with partial power. Bleed line clamp broken.
- [Incident 19890807051009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890807051009I.md): Doug DC1040 · Bangor, ME · Aug 7, 1989 · N153US
  > Fuel problems with NR2 engine. Shut engine down. Diverted to Bangor. Found broken fuel line to guide vane actuator.
- [Incident 19890627030869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890627030869I.md): Doug DC1040 · Honolulu, HI · Jun 27, 1989 · N155US
  > Air leaking through cabin door during climbout. Returned. Dumped fuel. Bottle cork wedged in door bottom.
- [Incident 19890109019629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890109019629I.md): Doug DC1040 · Memphis, TN · Jan 9, 1989 · N162US · Minor damage
  > Struck some beams and lights taxiing for departure. Notified by another aircraft. Continued without checking damage
- [Incident 19880330010239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880330010239I.md): Doug DC1040 · Boston, MA · Mar 30, 1988 · N154US · Minor damage
  > Fire in lower compartment while taxiing to gate. Found APU battery had signs of overheating and caused the fire.
- [Incident 19871117075019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871117075019I.md): Doug DC1040 · Minneapolis, MN · Nov 17, 1987 · N144JC · Minor damage
  > Fire warning system activated on takeoff. Returned. Clamp on engine nose cowl anti-ice ducts improperly installed.
- [Incident 19871005079079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871005079079I.md): Doug DC1040 · Milwaukee, WI · Oct 5, 1987 · N157US
  > Tail cone fell off engine on climbout. Returned. Bolts that held cone on had sheared allowing cone to drop off.
- [Incident 19870313029549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870313029549I.md): Doug DC1040 · Memphis, TN · Mar 13, 1987 · N154US
  > Unsafe gear indication before missed approach. Safe landing. Found grease on the downlock switch.
- [Incident 19861125068299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861125068299I.md): Doug DC1040 · St Louis, MO · Nov 25, 1986 · N145US
  > Fire warning illuminated inflight. Engine was secured and an emergency landing made. Faulty fire warning system.
- [Incident 19861116071709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861116071709I.md): Doug DC1040 · Phoenix, AZ · Nov 16, 1986 · N151US · Minor damage
  > Left main gear free fell to extended position. Safe landing. Retract cylinder support frame severed at attach lug.
- [Incident 19860820047339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860820047339I.md): Doug DC1040 · Las Vegas, NV · Aug 20, 1986 · N145US
  > NR2 fuel boost pumps low light came on and NR2 engine spooled down. Relite was successful and flight continued.
- [Incident 19860318016499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860318016499I.md): Doug DC1040 · Tampa, FL · Mar 18, 1986 · N145US
  > Vapor trailed from aircraft on takeoff. Dumped fuel and returned. Fuel vent line fitting shifted, venting overboard
- [Incident 19850724041019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850724041019I.md): Doug DC1040 · Minneapolis, MN · Jul 24, 1985 · N160US · Minor damage
  > Brake fire while parking at gate put out by ground crew. Replaced dragging brake, wheel and anti skid transducer.
- [Incident 19850405017649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850405017649I.md): Doug DC1040 · Tampa, FL · Apr 5, 1985 · N148US
  > Double engine flameout on descent. Replaced fuel controls, flow converters, and pressure ratio bleed controls.
- [Incident 19850328014939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850328014939I.md): Doug DC1040 · Chicago, IL · Mar 28, 1985 · N152US
  > Shutdown engine after noting abnormal fuel burn. Broken fuel line to engine vane control actuator.
- [Incident 19850213006539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850213006539I.md): Doug DC1040 · Atlanta, GA · Feb 13, 1985 · N149US
  > Pungent electrical odor, whiff of smoke seat 12. Multiplex encoder overheated.
- [Incident 19841021063869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841021063869I.md): Doug DC1040 · Los Angeles, CA · Oct 21, 1984 · N151US
  > Right nose wheel departed aircraft on takeoff. Improper bearings installed in wheel.
- [Incident 19841013059259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841013059259I.md): Doug DC1040 · Chicago, IL · Oct 13, 1984 · N159US · Minor damage
  > Crew heard loud bang during climbout. Number 3 engine was shut down and maintenance found bb's in tail pipe.
- [Incident 19831027068649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831027068649I.md): Doug DC1040 · Boston, MA · Oct 27, 1983 · N149US · Minor damage
  > Had a bird strike during takeoff roll. Engine shut down. Returned.
- [Incident 19830311013539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830311013539I.md): Doug DC1040 · Orlando, FL · Mar 11, 1983 · N147US
  > Small cargo door fell off aircraft on takeoff. Found vent door handle access door missing.
- [Incident 19830309011949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830309011949I.md): Doug DC1040 · Milwaukee, WI · Mar 9, 1983 · N152US
  > Takeoff aborted after #2 engine compressor stalled.
- [Incident 19820705043129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820705043129I.md): Doug DC1040 · Boston, MA · Jul 5, 1982 · N156US
  > Failed to hold short of active runway per taxi instruction. Cause traffic conflict with landing aircraft.
- [Incident 19820427016499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820427016499I.md): Doug DC1040 · Detroit, MI · Apr 27, 1982 · N154US · Minor damage
  > Aircraft had hydraulic malfunction and unsafe left main down and locked indiction. Gear retract cylinder failed.
- [Incident 19811218085819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811218085819I.md): Doug DC1040 · Cleveland, OH · Dec 18, 1981 · N159US · Minor damage
  > Right main gear went off snow covered taxiway into mud while taxiing to ramp. Airplane towed to ramp.
- [Incident 19811118088719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811118088719I.md): Doug DC1040 · Fargo, ND · Nov 18, 1981 · N141US
  > Engine flameout in flight due fuel exhaustion. Diverted, started engine prior to landing. Mismanaged fuel system.
- [Incident 19810910068349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810910068349I.md): Doug DC1040 · Chicago, IL · Sep 10, 1981 · N161US
  > Shut down number 3 engine. Compressor stall. No cause determined.
- [Incident 19810430030389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810430030389I.md): Doug DC1040 · Seattle, WA · Apr 30, 1981 · N150US
  > During descent aircraft had compressor stalls on the number 2 and 3 engines.
- [Incident 19810122006689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810122006689I.md): Doug DC1040 · Minneapolis, MN · Jan 22, 1981 · N152US · Minor damage
  > After takeoff a fire warning and reverser unlock on number one engine, due to ducting disconnected to reverser unit
- [Incident 19800222027819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800222027819I.md): Doug DC1040 · Atlanta, GA · Feb 22, 1980 · N159US · Substantial damage
  > On initial climb, number 1 engine malfunctioned. Pilot shut down engine and made emergency landing.
- [Incident 19790909048569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790909048569I.md): Doug DC1040 · Atlanta, GA · Sep 9, 1979 · N141US · Minor damage
  > Left gear would not retract after takeoff. Gear cylinder bungee rod end broken.
- [Incident 19790825032559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790825032559I.md): Doug DC1040 · Detroit, MI · Aug 25, 1979 · N157US
  > Flight returned after massive bird strike. Two engine damaged.
- [Incident 19790730013599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790730013599I.md): Doug DC1040 · Fairbanks, AK · Jul 30, 1979 · N162US
  > Flight returned due to engine explosions. Replaced engine.

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## 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 ('3023508')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-10-40/incidents

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