# FAA incident reports: Douglas DC-8-62

A list on [Douglas DC-8-62](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-62.md).

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

- [Incident 20000427017119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000427017119I.md): Doug DC862 · Denver, CO · Apr 27, 2000 · N990CF · Minor damage
  > (-23)On April 28, 2000, emery flight 025, enroute form sea to day was over eastern Montana. At approxiamtely 0330Z in cruise at FL370, the crew heard a loud bang, the a/c shook and the a/c began to lose pressurization. The crew donned the 02 masks and…
- [Incident 19981124045799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981124045799I.md): Doug DC862 · Ashland, KY · Nov 24, 1998 · N8968U
  > [privacy data omitted](PIC & check airmen)was giving[privacy data omitted]his operating experience in the DC-8. Center gave them a descent to FL 240. [privacy data omitted]Did not arrest the descent @ assigned altitude. [privacy data omitted]Assumed control…
- [Incident 19980617024759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980617024759I.md): Doug DC862 · Salt Lake City, UT · Jun 17, 1998 · N803AX · Minor damage
  > On approach hit several small birds damaging NR3 engine.
- [Incident 19970116012659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970116012659I.md): Doug DC862 · Terre Haute, IN · Jan 16, 1997 · N803CK · Minor damage
  > Narrative: on January 16, 1997, at 0839 EST, a Douglas DC-8-62, N803CK, registered to American international airways (cksa), slid off runway 23 during attempted takeoff at Hulman Regional Airport, Terre Haute, Indiana while on a 14 CFR, FAR part 121 air…
- [Incident 19961230045369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961230045369I.md): Doug DC862 · Orlando, FL · Dec 30, 1996 · N804AX · Minor damage
  > Narrative: on December 30, 1996, at about 2227 EST, a Douglas DC-8-62, N804AX, operated by abx air inc. dba airborne express, as a cargo flight under 14 CFR 121, veered off the right side of runway 18R during an aborted takeoff, at Orlando International…
- [Accident 19960320040759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960320040759A.md): Doug DC862 · Wilmington, OH · Mar 20, 1996 · N803AX · Substantial damage
  > Wing struck a snowplow truck during taxi for takeoff. Poor ground crew coordination and company dispatch procedures (-23) a day sort DC-8 taxiing for departure collided with a snow plow on taxiway a.
- [Incident 19960217021369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960217021369I.md): Doug DC862 · Keflavik, IC · Feb 17, 1996 · N1805 · Minor damage
  > Narrative: this incident investigated by the iceland caa and national air safety board. Report is attached.
- [Incident 19950728031169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950728031169I.md): Doug DC862 · Miami, FL · Jul 28, 1995 · N735PL · Minor damage
  > Lost NR4 engine cowl on takeoff. Indicates maintenance failed to fasten cowling.
- [Incident 19950406008809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950406008809I.md): Doug DC862 · San Francisco, CA · Apr 6, 1995 · N803CK
  > Narrative: 1.) Kalitta flight 879 when enroute at 1315Z, lost all main hydraulic pressure. Lost quantity but was still in normal range. Flight crew declared an emergency with ATC and proceeded to destination. 2.) Found auxiliary pump inoperative during…
- [Incident 19930921050139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930921050139I.md): Doug DC862 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Sep 21, 1993 · N808AX
  > Crew experienced eye irritation on climbout. Returned. Found irritation substance in upper cargo area.
- [Incident 19930909043419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930909043419I.md): Doug DC862 · Chicago, IL · Sep 9, 1993 · N735PL · Minor damage
  > Appears aircraft struck an unknown object while taxiing to park. Had a leading guide and three wing walkers.
- [Incident 19930714030709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930714030709I.md): Doug DC862 · Miami, FL · Jul 14, 1993 · N1808E
  > Aircraft blew NR3 and NR4 main tires while taxiing to gate. Found anti skid unit faulty.
- [Incident 19920513019229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920513019229I.md): Doug DC862 · Kansas City, MO · May 13, 1992 · N735PL · Minor damage
  > Low hydraulic light on descent. Landed safely. Replaced r and r slot control valve.
- [Incident 19920127005409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920127005409I.md): Doug DC862 · Salt Lake City, UT · Jan 27, 1992 · N994CF · Minor damage
  > Pilot lost both the inboard and outboard engine cowling off NR4 engine. Continued to destination. Landed safely.
- [Accident 19910312005259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910312005259A.md): Doug DC862 · New York, NY · Mar 12, 1991 · N730PL · Destroyed
  > Flight engineer incorrectly figured vr speed. Pilot unable rotate. Aborted. Hit ILS off runway avoiding overrun.
- [Incident 19890723054159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890723054159I.md): Doug DC862F · Tokyo, JA · Jul 23, 1989 · N996CF
  > After landing it was determined there was insufficient number of seats and oxygen masks for passengers onboard.
- [Incident 19890629051079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890629051079I.md): Doug DC862 · Honolulu, HI · Jun 29, 1989 · N8969U · Minor damage
  > Experienced loss of cabin pressurization. Emergency descent to lower altitude. Pressurization duct was ruptured.
- [Incident 19890311026929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890311026929I.md): Doug DC862 · Phoenix, AZ · Mar 11, 1989 · N994CF · Minor damage
  > Cargo door warning light was on at rotation. Returned. Found a lock sequence valve control micro switch inoperative
- [Incident 19890123005839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890123005839I.md): Doug DC862 · Honolulu, HI · Jan 23, 1989 · N8970U · Minor damage
  > NR2 engine oil and pressure drop. Engine shutdown. Landed safely. Found a hole in top of oil pressure transmitter.
- [Incident 19881130064019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881130064019I.md): Doug DC862 · Honolulu, HI · Nov 30, 1988 · N8970U · 1 fatal
  > Mechanic was electrocuted while replacing fuel flow power supply. His head contacted a power relay terminal.
- [Incident 19871231082069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871231082069I.md): Doug DC862 · Pacific Ocean, HI · Dec 31, 1987 · N8969U
  > Passenger assaulted flight attendant en route to honolulu. Arrested by fbi on arrival. Company did not report assault
- [Incident 19821118065649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821118065649I.md): Doug DC863 · Fairbanks, AK · Nov 18, 1982 · N8968U
  > Lost directional control on takeoff, over corrected, struck runway lights and snowbank. Left without checking damage
- [Incident 19800629056799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800629056799I.md): Doug DC862 · Los Angeles, CA · Jun 29, 1980 · N1805 · Minor damage
  > Open door struck jetway during pushback. Door hinges broken.
- [Incident 19800228027869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800228027869I.md): Doug DC8/ · Carupano Grande · Feb 28, 1980 · N1805 · Minor damage
  > Engine shutdown due to power loss and vibration. Tach generator housing had been ingested.
- [Incident 19800225027229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800225027229I.md): Doug DC862 · Beggs Reporting, HI · Feb 25, 1980 · N8974U
  > Flight encountered severe updraft at FL390. Minor injury to flight engineer only.
- [Incident 19790530028539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790530028539I.md): Doug DC8* · Panama, PN · May 30, 1979 · N1805
  > Aircraft ran off side of runway after aborting takeoff.
- [Incident 19790428200641I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790428200641I.md): Doug DC862 · Miami, FL · Apr 28, 1979 · N1805 · Minor damage
  > During taxi onto the runway, wingtip struck holding aircraft. Wingtip damage.
- [Incident 19790210006229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790210006229I.md): Doug DC862 · Laramie, WY · Feb 10, 1979 · N8969U
  > Four people injured due to turbulence in flight.
- [Incident 19781223021049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781223021049I.md): Doug DC8/ · Des Moines, IA · Dec 23, 1978 · N8968U
  > Pilot lost directional control on takeoff due to slow spool up of one engine.
- [Incident 19781117026499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781117026499I.md): Doug DC862 · Chicago, IL · Nov 17, 1978 · N8969U · Minor damage
  > Engine nacelle struck runway on landing.
- [Incident 19781020029199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781020029199I.md): Doug DC862 · Fresno, CA · Oct 20, 1978 · N8969U · Minor damage
  > Nightly runway construction going on. Pilot was cleared for departure and told all obstructions moved. Hit a pole.

## 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 ('3021970')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-62/incidents

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