# FAA incident reports: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 A list on [Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-31.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 112 reports - [Incident 20020101000279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020101000279I.md): Doug DC931 · Minneapolis, MN · Jan 1, 2002 · N906AX > (-23) Aircraft departed msp and returned for landing following inability to pressurize aircraft. Captain's emergency access panel was found dislodged--likely occurring during deicing procedure. Panel was secured and ops checked good. Aircraft departed msp… - [Incident 20001020037559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001020037559I.md): Doug DC931 · Ithaca, NY · Oct 20, 2000 · N922VJ > (-23) On Friday, October 20,2000, at 1400 EDT, a Douglas DC-9, N922VJ, operated as usairways flight 1175, experienced an aborted takeoff when the pilot noticed severe nosewheel vibration at 80 knots. The aircraft returned to the gate where contact maintenance… - [Incident 19991220042309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991220042309I.md): Doug DC931 · Peoria, IL · Dec 20, 1999 · N987Z > (-23)On takeoff from Peoria on a revenue flight to st. louis the appropriately rated pilot in command (PIC) experienced a failure of the left engine at approximately 800 feet AGL, prior to flap retraction. The PIC declared an emergency to Peoria approach… - [Incident 19991031042339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991031042339I.md): Doug DC931 · Fort Wayne, IN · Oct 31, 1999 · N920VJ > (-23)#2 Engine oil temp high, shutdown #2 engine. Air/fuel heater shutoff valve stuck open, unit replaced. - [Incident 19990821034919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990821034919I.md): Doug DC931 · Aug 21, 1999 · N1332U > (-23) During takeoff roll, an abort was made at 100 knots due to the elevator being difficult to control. The rod end to the elevator boost cylinder was found pulled from the elevator attach point, jamming the left elevator to the full up position. - [Incident 19990529026499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990529026499I.md): Doug DC931 · Cleveland, OH · May 29, 1999 · N943AX > (-23) During cruise crew reported smoke coming from the auto-pilot vertical speed wheel. Crew declared an emergency and landed at Cleveland without incident. Maintenance verified smoke coming from auto-pilot control head. - [Incident 19990521017189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990521017189I.md): Doug DC931 · Kansas City, MO · May 21, 1999 · N988Z > On 5-21-99 at 1002 am., twa flight 515 was in route from stl to ict when its right oil strainer clogging annuciator light came on. The power was reduced and the light remained on. The oil temperature began to rise rapidly and the captain elected to shut down… - [Accident 19980902035299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980902035299A.md): Doug DC931 · Philadelphia, PA · Sep 2, 1998 · N927VJ · Substantial damage > On 09/02/98 @ approx. 1805 eastern daylight time, usairways flight 1722, a Douglas DC-9-31 registration N927VJ, landed at phl on rwy 27R. Phl tower cleared flt 1722 for a right turn at taxiway K-4 and to spot 4. Phl ground was contacted by flt 1722 prior to… - [Incident 19980425011859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980425011859I.md): Doug DC931 · Detroit, MI · Apr 25, 1998 · N981Z · Minor damage > Narrative: following aborted takeoff, fire was observed coming out of #2 engine tailpipe. Evacuation was initiated by the captain. The L-1 and R-1 doors were opened and the escape slides were deployed. None of the exits or slides malfunctioned. The time… - [Incident 19980106017349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980106017349I.md): Doug DC931 · Baltimore, MD · Jan 6, 1998 · N945AX > Held in air due to wx. Diverted thru bwi to iad because of emergency fuel status. Landed without further incident. - [Incident 19971204040119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971204040119I.md): Doug DC931 · Columbus, OH · Dec 4, 1997 · N919VJ > Smoke in cabin due to malfunctioning APU. - [Incident 19970625019449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970625019449I.md): Doug DC931 · Philadelphia, PA · Jun 25, 1997 · N958VJ · Minor damage > Narrative: on June 16, 1997, FSDO-19 received a cc-mail message from AEA-200, concerning an incident which occurred on June 14, 1997. Our investigation revealed that a DC-9-31, tail number N958VJ, operating as us airways flight #648 had the #2 main wheel fail… - [Incident 19960626021239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960626021239I.md): Doug DC931 · Louisville, KY · Jun 26, 1996 · N1332U > Narrative: enroute from Louisville, KY (sdf) to detroit, mi (dtw), a passenger reported they had noticed the lights above the windows at seat rows 8, 9, 10 were arcing during the taxi out of Louisville. The flight crew removed power from the lights, inspected… - [Incident 19960609019479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960609019479I.md): Doug DC931 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Jun 9, 1996 · N979Z · Minor damage > Narrative: aircraft started taxi when left wingtip was hit by ogden mail truck. Damage minor. Being repaired by twa maintenance. This incident is closed. - [Accident 19951013047669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951013047669A.md): Doug DC931 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Oct 13, 1995 · N945AX · Substantial damage > Left engine thrust reverser door loose. Hit thrust reverser repeatedly. Bang shudder. Landed. Engine mount broken. (-23) no narrative. - [Incident 19950824031739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950824031739I.md): Doug DC931 · Cleveland, OH · Aug 24, 1995 · N976Z > Lost oil pressure near destination NR2 engine. Landed airport. Engine report to follow. - [Incident 19950814029019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950814029019I.md): Doug DC931 · Louisville, KY · Aug 14, 1995 · N987Z > Passenger fell out of DC9 onto runway during takeoff. Returned unaware except cargo door light and no air pressure. - [Incident 19950524016769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950524016769I.md): Doug DC931 · Rochester, NY · May 24, 1995 · N951VJ > Narrative: on Monday, mar 29, 1995 a Douglas DC-9, N951VJ operated by us air inc experienced the no 1 engine shut down at about 500 to 1000 feet after take-off from roc. The aircraft had about 190K airspeed and the first officer was at the controls. The… - [Incident 19950501011959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950501011959I.md): Doug DC931 · Pittsburgh, PA · May 1, 1995 · N958VJ > Right main outboard tire blew on landing. - [Incident 19950309006549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950309006549I.md): Doug DC931 · Ithaca, NY · Mar 9, 1995 · N918VJ > Narrative: on March 9, 1995 at approximately 0758 EST a us air DC-9, N918VJ, while taxiing to the terminal after landing got stuck in a snow drift when the left main gear went off the taxiway during white out conditions at ith county airport, NY. Instrument… - [Incident 19941028040239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941028040239I.md): Doug DC931 · Huntsville, AL · Oct 28, 1994 · N962VJ > Rear door open light came on on takeoff roll. Aborted. No door problem. Glitch in warning system. - [Accident 19940702017269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940702017269A.md): Doug DC931 · Charlotte, NC · Jul 2, 1994 · N954VJ · Destroyed · 37 fatal > Struck trees and residence on missed approach. Windshear and failure proper power. Aws not working. No weather update - [Incident 19940624023129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940624023129I.md): Doug DC931 · Raleigh-Durham, NC · Jun 24, 1994 · N954VJ > NR1 engine high oil temperature. Diverted to rdu. Fuel heat valve stuck in closed position. - [Incident 19940213002129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940213002129I.md): Doug DC931 · Savannah, GA · Feb 13, 1994 · N924VJ > Left engine fire on engine start up after push back. Aborted start. Fire put out. Suspect torching on start. - [Accident 19930311004969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930311004969A.md): Doug DC931 · St Louis, MO · Mar 11, 1993 · N978Z · Substantial damage > On touch and go reverse thrust buckets failed to stow. Exited runway. Aborted. Aom says no go using reverse buckets - [Incident 19921214052629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921214052629I.md): Doug DC931 · Knoxville, TN · Dec 14, 1992 · N951VJ > Aileron problem in flight. Precautionary landing. Unable to locate problem. - [Incident 19920925049609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920925049609I.md): Doug DC931 · Buffalo, NY · Sep 25, 1992 · N919VJ > Experienced a right gear unsafe indication on approach. Landed safely. Replaced landing gear proximity box. - [Incident 19920914056029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920914056029I.md): Doug DC931 · Worcester, MA · Sep 14, 1992 · N918VJ · Minor damage > Deer crossing runway. Aborted takeoff roll. Blew main tires. Smoke from tires. Evacuated aircraft. - [Incident 19920806039409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920806039409I.md): Doug DC931 · Louisville, KY · Aug 6, 1992 · N920VJ > Flight attendant physically and verbally abused by passenger. On arrival passenger was escorted off by police. - [Incident 19920515020389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920515020389I.md): Doug DC931 · Cleveland, OH · May 15, 1992 · N954VJ > Loss of oil quantity in NR2 engine. Shut down and landed. Replaced main oil pump and filter. Changed sv cooler. - [Incident 19920504026699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920504026699I.md): Doug DC931 · Des Moines, IA · May 4, 1992 · N988Z > NR4 MLG tire blew on landing rollout. Tire changed. - [Incident 19911126062529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911126062529I.md): Doug DC931 · Pittsburgh, PA · Nov 26, 1991 · N978Z · Minor damage > On takeoff roll aircraft struck a deer. Continued to destination. Landed safely. - [Incident 19911023054599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911023054599I.md): Doug DC931 · Toledo, OH · Oct 23, 1991 · N962VJ > Partial engine failure on climb. Returned. Landed safely. Found turbine blades had disintegrated. - [Incident 19910807038339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910807038339I.md): Doug DC931 · Buffalo, NY · Aug 7, 1991 · N959VJ > Smoke from wheels on rollout. Found a loose b nut spraying hydraulic fluid on hot brakes. - [Incident 19910726041369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910726041369I.md): Doug DC931 · Syracuse, NY · Jul 26, 1991 · N927VJ · Minor damage > Pilot landed on a closed portion of runway hitting barricades on displaced threshold. - [Incident 19910618035849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910618035849I.md): Doug DC931 · Springfield, MO · Jun 18, 1991 · N981Z > Uncontrollable cabin pressure. Diverted and landed. Temperature control valve boot assembly replaced. - [Incident 19910215011789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910215011789I.md): Doug DC931 · Syracuse, NY · Feb 15, 1991 · N987Z > Experienced an unsafe landing gear light indication. Landed safely. Light bulb in indicating system was replaced. - [Incident 19900616031249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900616031249I.md): Doug DC931 · Indianapolis, IN · Jun 16, 1990 · N922VJ > Right alternating current buss failed. Diverted for landing. Voltage regulator had failed. - [Incident 19900611039959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900611039959I.md): Doug DC931 · Chicago, IL · Jun 11, 1990 · N928ML > Smoke observed trailing from aircraft while taxiing. Called fire equipment. No problem found. - [Incident 19900301012379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900301012379I.md): Doug DC931 · Charleston, WV · Mar 1, 1990 · N956VJ > While turning off runway, right wheel went into mud next to taxiway. Nose gear then left pavement. - [Incident 19900219011049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900219011049I.md): Doug DC931 · St Louis, MO · Feb 19, 1990 · N976Z > Spoiler control circuit breaker popped. Returned. Replaced defective auto spoiler actuator. - [Accident 19891007065869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891007065869A.md): Doug DC931 · Orlando, FL · Oct 7, 1989 · N958VJ · 1 fatal > Ramp crewman with headset connected to aircraft struck and killed by lighting. - [Incident 19890909052189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890909052189I.md): Doug DC931 · Buffalo, NY · Sep 9, 1989 · N925VJ > Lost pressurization. Descended and continued flight. Changed pressurization controller. - [Incident 19890612039879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890612039879I.md): Doug DC931 · Allentown, PA · Jun 12, 1989 · N927VJ > Nose gear unsafe light. Recycled and light remained on. Landed safely. Cause not stated. - [Incident 19881031062539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881031062539I.md): Doug DC931 · St Louis, MO · Oct 31, 1988 · N989Z > Cabin oxygen mask deployed. Continued flight at a lower altitude. Replaced pressure controller and regulator. - [Incident 19880810047219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880810047219I.md): Doug DC931 · St Louis, MO · Aug 10, 1988 · N987Z > Full stall warning on after takeoff till circuit breaker pulled. Returned. Replaced 2 flap position transmitters. - [Incident 19880708031969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880708031969I.md): Doug DC931 · St Louis, MO · Jul 8, 1988 · N976Z > Tail high temp light came on on climb out. Returned. Left engine 13th stage bleed duct had cracked at a weld. - [Incident 19880619034779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880619034779I.md): Doug DC931 · St Louis, MO · Jun 19, 1988 · N976Z > Tail compartment over heat light came on after takeoff. Returned. Found leaking air conditioning duct. - [Incident 19880604039869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880604039869I.md): Doug DC931 · St Louis, MO · Jun 4, 1988 · N977Z > Smoke reported coming from right engine on takeoff. Returned. Found right engine oil cap not secured. - [Incident 19880406017399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880406017399I.md): Doug DC931 · St Louis, MO · Apr 6, 1988 · N986Z · Minor damage > Malfunction of engine on takeoff. Engine shutdown on landing. Replaced engine fuel control and fuel pump. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-31/incidents.md?page=2 ## 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 ('302206A') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-31/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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