# FAA incident reports: Douglas DC9-15

A list on [Douglas DC9-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc9-15.md).

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

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- [Incident 20040702024639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040702024639I.md): Doug DC915 · Tallahassee, FL · Jul 2, 2004 · N900SA
  > (-23) Flt. Originated from clt being operated by ags partnership, a FAR 125 operator (Q3GB). During the latter part of the landing roll on the tlh r/w 27, the aircraft's right hydraulic system became inoperative due to a hydraulic leak from a failed pressure…
- [Incident 19991025029289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991025029289I.md): Doug DC915 · Minneapolis, MN · Oct 25, 1999 · N9348 · Minor damage
  > (-23) On landing the #3 wheel assembly departed the aircraft, investigation determined a standard sized axle nut was installed on an oversized axle, which allowed the axle nut to back off, thus allowing for wheel separation.
- [Incident 19970220005279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970220005279I.md): Doug DC915 · Des Moines, IA · Feb 20, 1997 · N93S · Minor damage
  > Narrative: aircraft was enroute from msp to mci. While level at 31,000 ft. the crew detected smoke coming from the area of the circuit breaker panel behind the captain's seat. All electric power was secured and then the battery switch was turned on. Crew…
- [Incident 19961216043349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961216043349I.md): Doug DC915 · Minneapolis, MN · Dec 16, 1996 · N95S · Minor damage
  > Narrative: during climb at 1000 feet AGL, a noise was heard followed by vibrations and a contained failure of the left engine. Crew followed com emergency procedures, returned to msp and landed without further incident. Maintenance replaced the left engine.
- [Incident 19960607031579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960607031579I.md): Doug DC915 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Jun 7, 1996 · N1068T
  > Narrative: the aircraft reportedly departed myr then returned when aircraft did not pressurize. Company maintenance personnel cleaned the aft pressurization dome door seal. Aircraft returned to service. Company filed SDR (control no. graa 96-34). Order…
- [Incident 19960325007809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960325007809I.md): Doug DC915 · Kansas City, MO · Mar 25, 1996 · N971Z
  > Narrative: during cruise, left engine oil filter bypass light came on. Shut engine down and diverted to mci. Landed without incident. Maintenance inspection of engine oil filter showed signs of metal in the screen and an engine change was called out. Incident…
- [Incident 19950421012729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950421012729I.md): Doug DC915 · Syracuse, NY · Apr 21, 1995 · N93S
  > Lost pressurization near destination at FL220. Emergency descent. Replaced cabin control unit.
- [Incident 19941003039669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941003039669I.md): Doug DC9 · Las Vegas, NV · Oct 3, 1994 · N1068T · Minor damage
  > Wing tip struck a fence during taxi on alternate taxiway route. Not recommended for large aircraft.
- [Incident 19940712026599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940712026599I.md): Doug DC915 · Wichita, KS · Jul 12, 1994 · N95S
  > Tail compartment high temp light came on. Returned.segment high temp ducting broken at flange.
- [Incident 19931018045249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931018045249I.md): Doug DC915 · Detroit, MI · Oct 18, 1993 · N93S
  > Pilot entered runway 21R environment without ATC permission. Landing aircraft had to swerve to avoid a collision.
- [Incident 19930915036499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930915036499I.md): Doug DC915 · Wichita, KS · Sep 15, 1993 · N491SA
  > Pilot unable to reduce power on left engine. Shut engine down. Landed at Wichita. Throttle system jammed.
- [Incident 19930703034119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930703034119I.md): Doug DC915 · Sioux Falls, SD · Jul 3, 1993 · N1068T
  > Rapid cabin decompression in flight. Emergency descent. Landed at destination. Bulkhead door seal was leaking.
- [Incident 19930201008319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930201008319I.md): Doug DC915 · Reno, NV · Feb 1, 1993 · N1070T
  > Right hydraulic gauge reading zero on climb. Returned. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19920802043949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920802043949I.md): Doug DC915 · Detroit, MI · Aug 2, 1992 · N93S · Minor damage
  > Upon approaching the gate aircrafts right wing struck a tug. Pilot following marshallers direction into gate.
- [Incident 19910730035609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910730035609I.md): Doug DC915 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Jul 30, 1991 · N490SA
  > Left outboard brake locked up on taxi out. Passengers bussed to terminal. Brake disk had disintegrated.
- [Incident 19910726036299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910726036299I.md): Doug DC915 · Minneapolis, MN · Jul 26, 1991 · N91S · Minor damage
  > Pilot taxied into a catering truck during taxi into gate. Had a marshaller.
- [Incident 19910608032879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910608032879I.md): Doug DC915 · Syracuse, NY · Jun 8, 1991 · N96S
  > Unable to extend gear. Manually extended gear. Landed safely. Unable to duplicate problem. Suspect binding.
- [Incident 19910318012409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910318012409I.md): Doug DC915 · Kansas City, MO · Mar 18, 1991 · N1065T
  > Lost VHF radio communications. Squaked 7700. Diverted to Kansas City. Replaced VHF transcivers and NR1 antenna.
- [Incident 19901121057279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901121057279I.md): Doug DC915 · Memphis, TN · Nov 21, 1990 · N1067T
  > Tower observed smoke coming from rear of aircraft while taxiing for takeoff. Maintenance capped NR1 engine.
- [Incident 19900120005099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900120005099I.md): Doug DC915 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Jan 20, 1990 · N491SA
  > Aircraft skidded on ice when crew attempted to line up on center line. Returned to gate while runway sanded.
- [Incident 19891215064249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891215064249I.md): Doug DC915 · Atlanta, GA · Dec 15, 1989 · N1062T
  > Left generator dropped off line. Smell of burning insulation. Returned. Unable to duplicate problem.
- [Incident 19891212059589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891212059589I.md): Doug DC915 · Omaha, NE · Dec 12, 1989 · N1069T
  > Unsafe gear light on approach. Landed without incident. Found loose pin in wire connector to right main gear switch
- [Incident 19891002055009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891002055009I.md): Doug DC915 · St Louis, MO · Oct 2, 1989 · N973Z
  > Burning odor in aircraft on takeoff. Returned. Possible cause was oil in ducts. Right engine recently replaced.
- [Incident 19890929053469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890929053469I.md): Doug DC915 · St Louis, MO · Sep 29, 1989 · N971Z
  > Lost NR1 engine hydraulic pressure on climb. Returned. Engine driven pump had internal failure.
- [Incident 19890721041239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890721041239I.md): Doug DC915 · St Louis, MO · Jul 21, 1989 · N970Z
  > On climb boost pump breaker popped and crosstie lock opened. Returned. Boost pump was faulty.
- [Incident 19881203065409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881203065409I.md): Doug DC915 · St Louis, MO · Dec 3, 1988 · N970Z
  > Fire in galley. Used fire bottle on oven. Normal landing. Found masking tape on food carrier had caught on fire.
- [Incident 19880827055799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880827055799I.md): Doug DC915 · St Louis, MO · Aug 27, 1988 · N491SA
  > Lost pressurization inflight. Landed at St Louis. Found left water separator duct off.
- [Incident 19880816047249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880816047249I.md): Doug DC915 · St Louis, MO · Aug 16, 1988 · N970Z
  > 13 Fuel boost pump circuit breakers popped on takeoff. Returned to land. Defective left forward boost pump switch.
- [Incident 19880511020559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880511020559I.md): Doug DC915 · St Louis, MO · May 11, 1988 · N970Z
  > Smoke in cabin on climbout. Returned. Evacuated passenger. Over lubrication of engine bleed air valve made smoke.
- [Incident 19880124013379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880124013379I.md): Doug DC915 · Waterloo, IA · Jan 24, 1988 · N491SA
  > Made a landing with reported weather conditions below landing minimums. Caused by blowing snow.
- [Incident 19870914037359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870914037359I.md): Doug DC915 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Sep 14, 1987 · N490SA
  > Lost pressurization. Diverted. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19870718044839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870718044839I.md): Doug DC915 · Memphis, TN · Jul 18, 1987 · N95S
  > Vibration on rotation. Replaced brake assembly and anti-skid control.
- [Incident 19870627039759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870627039759I.md): Doug DC915 · St Louis, MO · Jun 27, 1987 · N491SA
  > Engine shutdown when oil temperature climbed to red line. Returned. Oil cooler, oil temperature sensors replaced.
- [Incident 19870609038999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870609038999I.md): Doug DC915 · Chicago, IL · Jun 9, 1987 · N1060T
  > Aborted takeoff due to an airliner crossing the runway. ATC system error.
- [Incident 19870513023949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870513023949I.md): Doug DC915 · Memphis, TN · May 13, 1987 · N96S
  > Elevator controls felt stiff like autopilot was on. Maintenance unable to duplicate condition.
- [Incident 19870430023019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870430023019I.md): Doug DC915 · Chicago, IL · Apr 30, 1987 · N1070T · Substantial damage
  > The brake system failed during taxi in. The aircraft nose struck the terminal building.
- [Incident 19870312028569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870312028569I.md): Doug DC915 · New York, NY · Mar 12, 1987 · N93S · Minor damage
  > Aircraft rolled 30 degrees left when flaps extended to 50 degrees. Retracted to 30, landed. Inboard flap vane gone
- [Incident 19861214074909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861214074909I.md): Doug DC915 · Chicago, IL · Dec 14, 1986 · N1066T · Minor damage
  > Inboard wheel half came apart on takeoff. Safe landing at destination.
- [Incident 19861018061189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861018061189I.md): Doug DC915 · Memphis, TN · Oct 18, 1986 · N93S
  > Unsafe nose gear indication with extension. Recycled. Safe landing. Replaced nose gear downlock switch.
- [Incident 19860826065839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860826065839I.md): Doug DC915 · Chicago, IL · Aug 26, 1986 · N1062T
  > Loss of cabin pressure en route. Replaced numerous pressure control system components.
- [Incident 19860811060329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860811060329I.md): Doug DC915 · Memphis, TN · Aug 11, 1986 · N9348
  > Master warning and tail temperature light during climb. Returned. Loose duct clamps, temperature sensors replaced.
- [Incident 19860626041309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860626041309I.md): Doug DC915 · Chicago, IL · Jun 26, 1986 · N1066T
  > Rapid loss of cabin pressure during descent. Emergency descent. Replaced coaleser bag and pressure controller.
- [Incident 19860411018669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860411018669I.md): Doug DC915 · St Louis, MO · Apr 11, 1986 · N975Z
  > Noise and vibration from nose gear area. Returned and found broken nose gear retraction cable.
- [Incident 19860204005399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860204005399I.md): Doug DC915 · Memphis, TN · Feb 4, 1986 · N96S
  > Unsafe red right gear light stayed on after retraction. Landed without incident. Broken wires at down lock switch.
- [Incident 19860119003569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860119003569I.md): Doug DC915 · St Louis, MO · Jan 19, 1986 · N491SA
  > Vibration in climb diminished with speed reduction. Returned. Engine changed. Vibration tolerance within limits.
- [Incident 19850924050659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850924050659I.md): Doug DC915 · St Louis, MO · Sep 24, 1985 · N973Z
  > Grumbling noise from right engine during climb. Returned for landing. Found faulty fuel control unit.
- [Incident 19850915050679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850915050679I.md): Doug DC915 · St Louis, MO · Sep 15, 1985 · N975Z
  > Cabin pressure climbing during cruise. Priority descent made. Teardown report to follow on relay sensor, controller
- [Incident 19850828050049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850828050049I.md): Doug DC915 · St Louis, MO · Aug 28, 1985 · N970Z
  > Cargo belt loader was driven over fuel hose coupling. Fuel sprayed on aircraft.
- [Incident 19850821044049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850821044049I.md): Doug DC915 · Chicago, IL · Aug 21, 1985 · N1070T
  > Unruly passenger assaulted a flight attendant en route. Arrested by police at destination.
- [Incident 19850531026859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850531026859I.md): Doug DC915 · St Louis, MO · May 31, 1985 · N973Z
  > Gear door open warning on approach. Landed safely and towed to hangar. Microswitch on door light misaligned.

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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 ('3022036')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc9-15/incidents

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