# FAA incident reports: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10

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

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

Page 1 of 4 · 176 reports

- [Accident 20070625015059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070625015059A.md): Doug DC1010 · Tehachapi, CA · Jun 25, 2007 · N450AX · Substantial damage
  > (-23) While on a fire suppression flight for the California dept of forestry, a DC-10-10 was in a left turn to final for a drop. While in a left turn the left wing impacted several trees. The captain recovered, declared an emergency and returned to the…
- [Incident 19980618031119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980618031119I.md): Doug DC1010 · Denver, CO · Jun 18, 1998 · N1836U
  > Flight was deviating around thunderstorms near mkc and was almost through to clear air when it encountered a sudden jolt of severe turbulence which knocked auto throttles and auto pilot off. Aircraft climbed 150-200 feet, then broke out into clear weather.…
- [Accident 19980521015609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980521015609A.md): Doug DC1010 · Los Angeles, CA · May 21, 1998 · N68043
  > Smooth air autopilot on. Pitched up suddenly. Cutoff auto pilot. Put nose down. Crew and passenger injury. Sign on. (.4)the aircraft was climbing in smooth air about 500 feet per minute with the no. 1 autopilot engaged. The captain reported that the aircraft…
- [Incident 19980324009849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980324009849I.md): Doug DC10* · Denver, CO · Mar 24, 1998 · N1836U · Minor damage
  > Narrative: #2 main tire tread was lost during take off roll and part of which was ingested into the #1 engine and part resulted in 2 holes in the upper wing skin above the wheel well.
- [Incident 19971130041049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971130041049I.md): Doug DC1010 · Honolulu, HI · Nov 30, 1997 · N125AA
  > Lost NR1 hydro system. Manual gear extend. NR3 reversible pump failed. Pumped fluid out. Replaced NR3 hydro system.
- [Incident 19971119043049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971119043049I.md): Doug DC1010 · Agana, Guam · Nov 19, 1997 · N68041
  > Narrative: during climb-out from gum, received #1 engine fire warning. Heavy vibration and loud noise from LH side of aircraft. Blew both fire bottles. Dumped fuel, and returned for two engine landing. Investigation revealed #1 engine contained engine…
- [Incident 19971119040619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971119040619I.md): Doug DC1010 · Ontario, CA · Nov 19, 1997 · N171AA
  > Narrative: the aircraft was on final descent into los angeles international airport, los angeles, CA when the flight crew turned on the navigation lights. The ac bus tie #1 iso light came on which resulted in a loss of all associated instrumentation. During…
- [Incident 19961122044119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961122044119I.md): Doug DC1010 · Omaha, NE · Nov 22, 1996 · N1838U
  > Unruly and uncooperative passenger en route. Removed at oma by authorities.
- [Incident 19961005034889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961005034889I.md): Doug DC1010 · Omaha, NE · Oct 5, 1996 · N1836U
  > Narrative: on October 5, 1996, N1836U, a mc donnell Douglas DC-10, departed Eppley Airfield, Omaha, NE enroute to denver, co as united airlines, inc., flight 835. After departure, upon slat retraction, there was a stick shaker and stall warning activation…
- [Incident 19960715038139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960715038139I.md): Doug DC1010 · Cleveland, OH · Jul 15, 1996 · N1838U
  > Narrative: see atch "investigation of pilot deviation report" #pglt cle 96013, item 18.
- [Incident 19960414011019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960414011019I.md): Doug DC1010 · Portland, OR · Apr 14, 1996 · N122AA
  > Narrative: hawaiian airlines, inc., flight 25, aborted takeoff when just prior to rotation, heard two loud booms and suspected compressor stall. Returned to gate. Investigation revealed #2 engine sustained a compressor stall, with vane and blade damage.…
- [Incident 19940809032789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940809032789I.md): Doug DC1010 · Hilo, HI · Aug 9, 1994 · N122AA · Minor damage
  > Loud pop heard 340 miles out. Landed normal. Outer window separated at FS1169 right side. Panel stabilizer.
- [Incident 19931004045129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931004045129I.md): Doug DC1010 · Los Angeles, CA · Oct 4, 1993 · N166AA · Minor damage
  > Aircraft struck tail of parked aircraft while taxiing to gate. Aircraft not parked correctly. Marshaller at fault.
- [Incident 19930113002099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930113002099I.md): Doug DC1010 · Los Angeles, CA · Jan 13, 1993 · N1834U · Minor damage
  > On push back the right wing outboard flap assembly was struck by a service thruck. Driver did not provide clearance
- [Incident 19921228056119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921228056119I.md): Doug DC1010 · Portland, OR · Dec 28, 1992 · N1835U
  > Pressurization problems on climb. Oxygen masks deployed. Returned. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19920826040979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920826040979I.md): Doug DC1010 · Honolulu, HI · Aug 26, 1992 · N1837U · Minor damage
  > Mechanic noticed damage to slats on right wing during taxi to gate. Crew stated normal approach was made.
- [Incident 19920625031709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920625031709I.md): Doug DC1010 · San Antonio, TX · Jun 25, 1992 · N120AA · Minor damage
  > NR3 engine lost power on takeoff. Continued takeoff. Shut engine down. Returned. Turbine had failed.
- [Incident 19920109004399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920109004399I.md): Doug DC1010 · Milwaukee, WI · Jan 9, 1992 · N146AA
  > NR3 hydraulic system failed en route. Diverted to mke. Landed safely. Cracked flare on b-nut fitting on hydraulic line
- [Incident 19911211061649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911211061649I.md): Doug DC1010 · Chicago, IL · Dec 11, 1991 · N1838U · Minor damage
  > On takeoff NR1 engine reverser light on. Shut engine down. Returned. NR1 and NR2 engine compressors damaged.
- [Incident 19911127060009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911127060009I.md): Doug DC1010 · Olive Hill, KY · Nov 27, 1991 · N166AA
  > Lost cabin pressure at cruise altitude. Descended to a lower altitude and continued to destination.
- [Incident 19911018059329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911018059329I.md): Doug DC1010 · Pueblo, CO · Oct 18, 1991 · N1834U
  > Pilot lowered nose of aircraft to increase airspeed. Lost altitude. Another aircraft in view.
- [Incident 19911001047549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911001047549I.md): Doug DC1010 · Kansas City, MO · Oct 1, 1991 · N114AA
  > NR2 hydraulic system lost fluid and pressure. Diverted. Replaced manifold pressure switch packing.
- [Incident 19910818052359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910818052359I.md): Doug DC1010 · Agana, Guam · Aug 18, 1991 · N68048 · Minor damage
  > NR2 engine thrust reverser failed on rollout. Reverser had departed due to improperly saftied actuator jam nut.
- [Incident 19910717044569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910717044569I.md): Doug DC1010 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Jul 17, 1991 · N120AA
  > Lost NR3 hydraulic system on taxi out. Returned to gate. Trim cylinder fuse had cracked casing. Fluid leaked out.
- [Incident 19910713040289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910713040289I.md): Doug DC1010 · Honolulu, HI · Jul 13, 1991 · N68043 · Minor damage
  > Vibration on climbout. Dumped fuel and returned. Found first stage fan blades damaged.
- [Incident 19910713027499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910713027499I.md): Doug DC1010 · Los Angeles, CA · Jul 13, 1991 · N111AA
  > Fire warning on NR2 engine on climb. Fired bottles. Returned. Landed safely. Evacuation chutes deployed.
- [Incident 19910628032429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910628032429I.md): Doug DC1010 · Memphis, TN · Jun 28, 1991 · N113AA
  > Smoke in cabin at cruise altitude. Deverted to Memphis. Had a possible problem with NR3 air conditioner pack.
- [Incident 19910614040419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910614040419I.md): Doug DC1010 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Jun 14, 1991 · N106AA · Minor damage
  > Ingested a ground air conditioning hose on arrival at gate. Found jet bridge had not been repositioned properly.
- [Incident 19910531042999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910531042999I.md): Doug DC1010 · Los Angeles, CA · May 31, 1991 · N152AA
  > Pilot took off on runway 25R which was closed at 0000PDT. Runway lights not on. Vehicle on west end of runway.
- [Incident 19901231062869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901231062869I.md): Doug DC1010 · New York, NY · Dec 31, 1990 · N101AA · Minor damage
  > Right half of reverser translating cowl of NR2 engine fell off. Appears attach brackets failed.
- [Incident 19900910051859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900910051859I.md): Doug DC1010 · Agana, Guam · Sep 10, 1990 · N68041
  > Right aileron needed on takeoff. 2 spoilers up. Returned. NR2 spoiler actuator pulley frozen. Spring cartridges dry
- [Incident 19900908048339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900908048339I.md): Doug DC1010 · Agana, Guam · Sep 8, 1990 · N68047 · Minor damage
  > Nr 2 engine cowling departed on climb. Latches were normal. Eir against mechanic.
- [Incident 19900819042089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900819042089I.md): Doug DC1010 · San Jose, CA · Aug 19, 1990 · N147AA · Minor damage
  > Compressor stall on takeoff. Aborted. Core cowling separated and flames from tail. Passengers deplaned normally.
- [Accident 19900803064639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900803064639A.md): Doug DC1010 · Coeur D Alene, ID · Aug 3, 1990 · N1804U
  > A passenger accidently spilled hot coffee into her lap receiving second degree burns requiring hospitalization.
- [Incident 19900303013439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900303013439I.md): Doug DC1010 · New York, NY · Mar 3, 1990 · N107AA
  > Pressurization failed en route. Mask deployed. Landed at destination. Pressure selector controller defective.
- [Incident 19900212064659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900212064659I.md): Doug DC1010 · Baltimore, MD · Feb 12, 1990 · N102AA · Minor damage
  > After pushback, as tow bar was being removed, aircraft rolled forward striking the tug.
- [Accident 19900102066289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900102066289A.md): Doug DC1010 · Baltimore, MD · Jan 2, 1990 · N109AA
  > Smoke on flight deck. Diverted but evacuatation injuries. Air conditioning pack overheated. Oil residue burned.
- [Incident 19891015055799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891015055799I.md): Doug DC1010 · Covington - Cin, OH · Oct 15, 1989 · N108AA
  > NR2 battery buss inoperative light on. Diverted for landing. Found circuit breaker had opened.
- [Incident 19890727046849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890727046849I.md): Doug DC1010 · Agana, Guam · Jul 27, 1989 · N68046
  > NR1 engine flamed out on ground. Maintenance found water contaminated fuel in NR1 tank.
- [Accident 19890719023719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890719023719A.md): Doug DC1010 · Sioux City, IA · Jul 19, 1989 · N1819U · Destroyed · 111 fatal
  > Engine fan ruptured. Debris cut hydraulic flight controls. Maintenance failed detect fatigue cracks.
- [Incident 19890707036659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890707036659I.md): Doug DC1010 · San Francisco, CA · Jul 7, 1989 · N68048 · Minor damage
  > On climbout NR8 slat tore loose and departed. Diverted to los angles and landed without incident.
- [Incident 19890330015269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890330015269I.md): Doug DC1010 · Agana, Guam · Mar 30, 1989 · N68043
  > NR2 engine manifold failed light on. Shut down pneumatic system. Returned. Overheat detector was inoperative.
- [Incident 19890225026939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890225026939I.md): Doug DC1010 · Honolulu, HI · Feb 25, 1989 · N148AA
  > Right gear unsafe light after liftoff. Returned. Landed safely. RH gear leveling and bungee cylinders leaking.
- [Incident 19890122007319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890122007319I.md): Doug DC1010 · Nashville, TN · Jan 22, 1989 · N119AA · Minor damage
  > Low oil pressure on NR3 engine. Shutdown engine. Diverted to Nashville. Shear at inlet to gear box caused failure.
- [Incident 19881010062979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881010062979I.md): Doug DC1010 · New York, NY · Oct 10, 1988 · N119AA · Minor damage
  > Engine vibration and rising EGT on climbout. Dumped fuel and discharged fire bottles. Returned and landed safely.
- [Incident 19881001062639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881001062639I.md): Doug DC1010 · Oklahoma City, OK · Oct 1, 1988 · N114AA
  > Main landing gear departed taxiway while proceeding to gate. Sank in the mud. Passengers bussed to terminal.
- [Incident 19881001060939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881001060939I.md): Doug DC1010 · Austin, TX · Oct 1, 1988 · N145AA
  > Taxiing to new departure runway in severe weather. Main gear departed taxiway and sank in ground.
- [Incident 19880130014109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880130014109I.md): Doug DC1010 · Los Angeles, CA · Jan 30, 1988 · N68044 · Minor damage
  > Aircraft sustained damage to lower fuselage tail section due to striking or dragging the runway during landing.
- [Incident 19871230078429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871230078429I.md): Doug DC1010 · San Antonio, TX · Dec 30, 1987 · N109AA
  > Engine failed on climb. N1 and N2 on engine decreased. EGT overheat light came on. Temperature went to 920 degrees.
- [Incident 19871214081539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871214081539I.md): Doug DC1010 · Honolulu, HI · Dec 14, 1987 · N68043
  > Observed to be right of track. Crew action caused ins to slip to heading mode thereby not flying predetermined route

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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 ('3022110')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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

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