# FAA incident reports: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63

A list on [Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63.md).

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

- [Incident 19990108016279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990108016279I.md): Doug DC863 · Wilmington, OH · Jan 8, 1999 · N815AX · Minor damage
  > (-5)A later decision to execute a missed approach to rwy. 4L at iln resulted in the left outboard engine nacelle striking the rwy. The first officer was flying the aircraft and conducted the missed approach. The capt. assumed control at 500' and completed a…
- [Incident 19971014046729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971014046729I.md): Doug DC863 · Jacksonville, FL · Oct 14, 1997 · N964R
  > (-23) Crewmember flight engineer john hickman experienced chest pains aboard emery worldwide airlines, inc., flight 228 on October 14, 1997 enroute from dayton, oh to orlando, FL. The crew suspected a heart attack and diverted to Jacksonville, FL landing at…
- [Incident 19970702024639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970702024639I.md): Doug DC863 · Toledo, OH · Jul 2, 1997 · N869BX · Minor damage
  > Cargo door came open on rotation. Circled and returned. Unable find cause. One latch bent.
- [Accident 19961222039609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961222039609A.md): Doug DC8* · Narrows, VA · Dec 22, 1996 · N827AX · Destroyed · 6 fatal
  > On maintenance flight crashed. (.4) on December 22, 1996, at about 1810 eastern standard time (EST), a Douglas DC-8-63F, N827AX, operated by airborne express personnel on a test flight, impacted mountainous terrain in the vicinity of Narrows, Virginia. The…
- [Incident 19950811034319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950811034319I.md): Doug DC863 · Polo, MO · Aug 11, 1995 · N781AL
  > Given heading to elp. NORDO until ATC realized KS ATC gave handoff but failed notify DC8 crew. Crew initiated call.
- [Incident 19950615020839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950615020839I.md): Doug DC873 · Raleigh-Durham, NC · Jun 15, 1995 · N868BX
  > Lost hydraulic quantity. Used aux pump. Landed at destination. Broken hydraulic line at rudder aux pump.
- [Accident 19950216001889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950216001889A.md): Doug DC863 · Kansas City, MO · Feb 16, 1995 · N782AL · Destroyed · 3 fatal
  > Attempted three engine takeoff. Lost control. Aborted. Lacked speed for vmcg. Pilot fatigue. Training a factor.
- [Incident 19941101046959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941101046959I.md): Doug DC863 · Detroit, MI · Nov 1, 1994 · N964R · Minor damage
  > Ran into starty cart after starting engine without setting parking brake.
- [Incident 19940209024289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940209024289I.md): Doug DC863 · Chicago, IL · Feb 9, 1994 · N345JW · Minor damage
  > Narrative: non FAA facilities- this incident occurred on the united parcel service ramp at ord. F.a.r. violation-121.135 non compliance with approved company ground operations manual. This incident occured while an arrow air DC-8 aircraft taxied into the…
- [Incident 19940127024799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940127024799I.md): Doug DC863 · Chicago, IL · Jan 27, 1994 · N951R · Minor damage
  > Narrative: o'Hare ATC tower cleared emery flt. 36 to land on runway 9L at ord, with a braking action report as good, based on two previous BE-1900 aircraft arrivals, earlier reports from city operations indicated braking action as fair to poor. That report…
- [Incident 19930915044069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930915044069I.md): Doug DC863 · Toledo, OH · Sep 15, 1993 · N870BX
  > Had severe aileron control problems on approach. Made missed approach, landed safely.
- [Incident 19930409015969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930409015969I.md): Doug DC863 · Milwaukee, WI · Apr 9, 1993 · N870BX · Minor damage
  > Lost a main wheel while taxiing for departure. Pilot not aware of problem until after landing at destination.
- [Incident 19930312007289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930312007289I.md): Doug DC863 · Toledo, OH · Mar 12, 1993 · N870BX
  > While turning off runway onto taxiway aircraft rolled off taxiway uncontroled. Had no braking action.
- [Incident 19920214010889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920214010889I.md): Doug DC863 · Houston, TX · Feb 14, 1992 · N782AL · Minor damage
  > On takeoff aircraft experienced yaw and buffeting. Continued. On landing found NR1 engine forward cowl missing.
- [Incident 19910516028419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910516028419I.md): Doug DC863 · Greensboro, NC · May 16, 1991 · N816AX · Minor damage
  > While on a test flight engine one and two compressor stalled when recovery power advanced. Pilot recovered.
- [Incident 19910419025489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910419025489I.md): Doug DC863 · Houston, TX · Apr 19, 1991 · N868BX
  > Fuel tank access panel seal was leaking. Area was hosed down by fire department.
- [Incident 19910129004219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910129004219I.md): Doug DC863 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Jan 29, 1991 · N951R
  > A system hydraulic failure. Declared emergency. Landed safely. Hydraulic line to uplock side of actuator replaced.
- [Incident 19901004053489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901004053489I.md): Doug DC863 · Dayton, OH · Oct 4, 1990 · N950R · Minor damage
  > Left main gear contacted ground 4 feet east of runway. Struck 2 runway lights. Had a wind shear on approach.
- [Incident 19900326005759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900326005759I.md): Doug DC863 · Stockton, CA · Mar 26, 1990 · N796AL · Minor damage
  > NR1 engine struck the runway while making a touch and go landing. Aircraft ferried to miami for engine change.
- [Accident 19890713022169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890713022169A.md): Doug DC863F · Dayton, OH · Jul 13, 1989 · N950R · Substantial damage
  > Lost hydraulic pressure taxiing to gate. Auxiliary braking failed. Hit parked aircraft.
- [Incident 19890203014799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890203014799I.md): Doug DC863 · Fort Wayne, IN · Feb 3, 1989 · N868BX · Minor damage
  > Maneuvering for a turn on ice, left gear left runway. Power application caused right gear to leave also.
- [Incident 19881013062529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881013062529I.md): Doug DC863 · Fort Wayne, IN · Oct 13, 1988 · N869BX
  > Left main anti-skid locked on landing. Slid to side hitting runway light with nose gear. Recovered without incident
- [Incident 19880122014329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880122014329I.md): Doug DC863 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Jan 22, 1988 · N951R · Minor damage
  > Smoke and flame from main wheel. Fire extinguished. Found hydraulic fluid from main gear strut flowing onto brake.
- [Accident 19870820079082A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870820079082A.md): Doug DC863 · Newburgh, NY · Aug 20, 1987 · N951R · Substantial damage
  > Cleared back taxi on runway after landing. On turn off tail was hit by landing DC9 N908AX. ATC failed advise DC9.
- [Incident 19861113079889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861113079889I.md): Doug DC863 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Nov 13, 1986 · N964R
  > Aircraft was taxied at the direction of a marshaller onto unstressed pavement. Damge to pavement only.
- [Accident 19851212077879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851212077879A.md): Doug DC863 · Gander, CN · Dec 12, 1985 · N950JW · Destroyed · 253 fatal
  > Stalled during takeoff,with ice on wing. Wrong vref, possible loss of engine thrust. Casb dissenting opinion on file
- [Incident 19841206072199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841206072199I.md): Doug DC863 · Orlando, FL · Dec 6, 1984 · N4935C · Minor damage
  > Diverted after warning light for gear door and latch lighted. Aeroquip line broken.

## 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 ('302198B')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63/incidents

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