# FAA incident reports: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-62

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

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

- [Incident 20000111003289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000111003289I.md): Doug DC862 · Fort Wayne, IN · Jan 11, 2000 · N801MG
  > Aircraft hydraulic press dropped to mid-scale. Found cracked pump housing on standby rudder pump.
- [Accident 19991217046279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991217046279A.md): Doug DC862 · Indianapolis, IN · Dec 17, 1999 · N995CF · No damage
  > (-23) Aircraft was parked on spot B4C. Evergreen ground control gave taxi instructions to taxi off spot B4C to box 2 following the greeen dotted line. Ground marshaller gave the move forward signal, having the aircraft make an immediate left turn bringing the…
- [Incident 19991208041639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991208041639I.md): Doug DC862 · Jacksonville, FL · Dec 8, 1999 · N31CX · Minor damage
  > (-23) During ground taxi operations flight crew performed an uncommanded right turn, and struck a building. Right hand turn wing tip damaged and right hand leading edge punctured twelve foot inboard.
- [Incident 19991103038659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991103038659I.md): Doug DC862 · Fort Wayne, IN · Nov 3, 1999 · N802MG
  > #3 Engine shut down due to fire warning light. Found lower fire loop connector had broken wires.
- [Incident 19990417026069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990417026069I.md): Doug DC862 · Minneapolis, MN · Apr 17, 1999 · N993CF · Minor damage
  > While parking at gate, marshaler failed to observe instructions from wingwalkers for aircraft to stop. Pilot was on centerline and following marchallers instructions. Marshaler thought aircraft was a stritch DC-8-73, which is longer. This allowed engines on…
- [Incident 19980714025809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980714025809I.md): Doug DC862 · Newburgh, NY · Jul 14, 1998 · N993CF
  > After takeoff pilot experienced #4 engine warning. Discharged fire bottle and fire warning light extinguished. On landing roll out, fire warning indication came on agian. No fire present. Maintenance inspected engine. No evidence of fire. Found fire warning…
- [Incident 19980613036149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980613036149I.md): Doug DC862F · Dayton, OH · Jun 13, 1998 · N995CF · Substantial damage
  > (-5) On the above date and time emery 024 (heavy) was departing day when the main cargo door opened for unknown reasons. According to statements by the flight crew they performed all preflight checks to include proceedures for proper closing of the main cargo…
- [Incident 19980320026969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980320026969I.md): Doug DC862 · Wilmington, OH · Mar 20, 1998 · N181SK
  > Acft descended below minimum safe altitude on ILS 4L approach to iln. Acft desended to 1500' MSL in area that was charted as 2800' MSL minimum alt. With submission of this report, incident is considered closed.\
- [Incident 19980205005809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980205005809I.md): Doug DC862 · Dayton, OH · Feb 5, 1998 · N802BN
  > Narrative: on the above date and time inspectors, mark m. mcconaughy and James l. jackson responded to the Dayton international airport on the complaint of a DC-8 in the mud. The crew was unavailable, having already left the area. Howard lyons of day tower…
- [Incident 19970919030319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970919030319I.md): Doug DC862 · Buffalo, NY · Sep 19, 1997 · N801MG
  > Narrative: on Friday, September 19, 1997 at 11:53 local time, a Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63, s/n 45986, registered to American international airways, heard a very loud noise coming from the nose gear area of the aircraft while inbound to Buffalo international…
- [Incident 19960613029389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960613029389I.md): Doug DC862 · Philadelphia, PA · Jun 13, 1996 · N772CA · Minor damage
  > Narrative: during a maintenance nighttime taxi operation the aircraft's left wing tip and closure rib was damaged after striking the right wing tip of a world airline's DC-10 that was parked. The investigation disclosed that the airports markings and…
- [Incident 19960609017419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960609017419I.md): Doug DC862 · Rochester, NY · Jun 9, 1996 · N51CX
  > Narrative: #4 engine had an overheat condition after take-off at Rochester. Pilot shut down engine and dumped 10,000 lbs of fuel over lake ontario. Aircraft returned to roc and landed without further incident. Maintenance found clamp missing on air duct…
- [Incident 19960306007059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960306007059I.md): Doug DC862 · Peoria, IL · Mar 6, 1996 · N993CF
  > Narrative: on March 6, 1996, at approximately 2240 CST, emery worldwide airlines DC-8 aircraft, N993CF, was taxiing on taxiway a. the aircraft slid sideways off the taxiway onto sod. There was no damage to the aircraft nor reported injuries to the crew. This…
- [Incident 19951021038329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951021038329I.md): Doug DC862 · Pittsburgh, PA · Oct 21, 1995 · N801AX
  > Narrative: after departure from rochester, new york, and during the climb-out phase of the flight, #3 engine fire light illuminated and the appropriate checklist would not extinguish the fire warning light. Both fire bottles were discharged into the #3…
- [Incident 19910121003939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910121003939I.md): Doug DC862 · Dover, DE · Jan 21, 1991 · N993CF
  > Co-pilot became sick en route. Removed from co-pilots position. Transported to hospital at airport.
- [Accident 19890607014469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890607014469A.md): Doug DC862 · Paramaribo · Jun 7, 1989 · N1809E · Destroyed · 14 fatal
  > Crashed short of runway. Appeared airport was shrouded in thick fog.
- [Incident 19881027067129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881027067129I.md): Doug DC862 · Indianapolis, IN · Oct 27, 1988 · N995CF · Minor damage
  > Aircraft hit light pole while being directed by ground personnel to gate. No guide line for large aircraft.
- [Incident 19870917076229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870917076229I.md): Doug DC862 · Philadelphia, PA · Sep 17, 1987 · N1803
  > Allegedly taxied within 5 feet of a DC9. Wing went over cockpit, wing walkers. Airborne express word against ups.
- [Incident 19851104058839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851104058839I.md): Doug DC862 · Ypsilanti, MI · Nov 4, 1985 · N1803
  > On touchdown hydraulic quantity and pressure went to zero. Hydraulic accumulator exploded. Mounting bracket cracked
- [Incident 19840429021789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840429021789I.md): Doug DC862 · Honolulu, HI · Apr 29, 1984 · N1803 · Minor damage
  > Left wing hit a portable stand while taxiing to gate. A mechanic was guiding aircraft to the gate.
- [Incident 19800124017269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800124017269I.md): Doug DC862 · Washington, DC · Jan 24, 1980 · N1803
  > Ice patches on runway. Ok after normal landing and attempting to turn off the runway, nose gear slid off runway.
- [Incident 19790723021169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790723021169I.md): Doug DC863 · Los Angeles, CA · Jul 23, 1979 · N1809E · Minor damage
  > Aircraft was pushed back before passenger door was closed. Door made contact with jetway.
- [Incident 19781228020179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781228020179I.md): Doug DC862 · Miami, FL · Dec 28, 1978 · N810BN
  > Flight hit unexpected turbulance during descent causing injuries to cabin crew and passengers.

## 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 ('302197B')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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

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