Accident
Sep 24, 2018 · Newark, NJthe catering cart striking the flight attendant's foot.
- Injuries
- Serious
- Report
- DCA18CA299
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA18CA299)
N131131995 Boeing 757-224
Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026
Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (Sep 2018)29 ADs may apply126 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 18, 2026- Registered owner
- United Airlines INC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Chicago, IL
- Certificate issued
- Apr 15, 2015
- Expires
- Apr 30, 2028
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- Apr 7, 1995
We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Airframe & engine
FAA Registry + type dataAirframe
- Manufacturer
- Boeing
- Model
- 757-224
- Year
- 1995
- Serial number
- 27555
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 178
- Engines
- 2
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Mode S code
- A0817F
Engine
- Make and model
- Rolls-Royc Rb-211 Series
- Type
- Turbo-fan
- Power
- 22,000 lb thrust
Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.
Ownership history
Ownership history from FAA records- 2015 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
- 1942 – 1948Individual ownerWashington, DC · different airframe: 1932 Heath V S/N Ep-1
- until 1973Cessna Aircraft CoWichita, KS · different airframe: 1973 Cessna 172m S/N 17262506
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 18, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026NTSB events (1)
ADs published since 1998 that may apply (29)
These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-10 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 Engines | Mar 7, 2005 | Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–1018. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 1018 inclusive; equipped with Rolls Royce Model RB211 engines. |
| 2004-12-07 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce RB211 Engines | Jul 21, 2004 | Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce RB211 engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive. |
| 2003-18-05 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney Engines | Oct 16, 2003 | Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Powered by Pratt & Whitney engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive. |
| 2003-14-08 | Boeing Model 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800, 737-900, 757, and 767 Series Airplanes | Aug 18, 2003 | Airframe (757-224) |
| 2002-24-51 | Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series… | Jan 7, 2003 | Airframe (757-224) |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-19-52 | Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series… | Sep 30, 2002 | Airframe (757-224) |
| 2002-10-02 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Jun 20, 2002 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28-0057 or 757-28-0059, both Revision 1, dated February 28, 2002 |
| 2002-02-04 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Mar 19, 2002 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 757-29-0058 and 757-29-0059, both dated November 9, 2000 |
| 2001-23-14 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Dec 31, 2001 | Airframe (757-224) |
| 2001-22-13 | Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757… | Dec 6, 2001 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27A1214 Rev 1; Alert Service Bulletins 747-27A2373, 757-27A0129, 767-27A0159, 777-27A0030 |
| 2001-20-12 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Nov 20, 2001 | Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–764. Only with: Limited to line numbers 1 through 764 inclusive. |
| 2001-20-11 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Nov 15, 2001 | Airframe (757-224) |
| 2001-13-15 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce Engines | Aug 7, 2001 | Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines. |
| 2001-10-14 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jun 8, 2001 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 737-35-1076, 737-35-1077, 747-35-2111, 757-35-0021, 757-35-0022, 767-35-0043, 767-35-0044, 777-35-0008, all dated March 1, 2001. Only with: Equipped with chemical oxygen generators. |
| 2000-15-16 | Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Sep 12, 2000 | Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2984; 757 1–798; 767 1–682; 777 1–083. Only with: Ranges are line numbers; equipped with Puritan-Bennett passenger and flight attendant oxygen masks as listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 737-35-1049, 757-35-0014, 767-35-0033, or 777-35-0005. |
| 2000-04-18 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Apr 4, 2000 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999 |
| 99-23-21 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Dec 21, 1999 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-76-0009, Revision 1, dated December 3, 1998, or Boeing Service Bulletin 757-78-0012, dated August 31, 1989 |
| 99-10-14 | Boeing Model 747-400, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes Equipped With AlliedSignal… | Jun 17, 1999 | Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with AlliedSignal RIA-35B Instrument Landing System (ILS) receivers, P/N 066-50006-0101. |
| 98-26-04 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Dec 31, 1998 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0045, Revision 1, dated November 19, 1998 |
| 98-13-12 R1 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Dec 28, 1998 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1 |
| 98-13-12 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jul 6, 1998 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998 |
| 98-03-10 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series Airplanes | Feb 19, 1998 | Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2836; 747 1–1104; 757 1–731; 767 1–642. Only with: Equipped with non-powered IPECO pilots' seats; ranges are line position numbers. |
| 97-18-04 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Engines | Sep 17, 1997 | Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines. |
| 97-18-05 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Engines | Sep 17, 1997 | Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines. |
| 97-15-09 | Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series Airplanes | Aug 1, 1997 | Airframe (757-224) |
| 97-09-06 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | May 15, 1997 | Airframe (757-224) |
| 96-19-17 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Oct 7, 1996 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-24A0079, dated August 8, 1996 |
| 95-10-13 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Engines | Jun 15, 1995 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-54A0030, Revision 1, dated December 20, 1993. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines. |
| 95-01-05 | Boeing Model 757 Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 Series Engines | Jan 20, 1995 | Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 series engines. |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Service Difficulty Reports (126)
Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.
- Equipment and furnishings · flapper valve · obstructedSep 17, 2026
RIGHT AFT LAV FLAPPER DOOR STUCK OPEN. AIRCRAFT HAD A BAD ODOR. REMOVED WASTE FROM RIGHT AFT LAV FLAPPER. FLAPPER AND FLUSH OPS CHECKED OK.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorAug 17, 2026
ELECTRICAL/OVRHT ODOR NOTED ON FLT DECK NEAR CIRCUIT BRKR PAN EL DEBREIFED FLIGHT CREW, GATE AGENT REPORTED ODOR TO CREW. CAPT, F/O, AND FLIGHT ATTENDANTS STATED THEY DID NOT SMELL ANYTHING ABNORMAL. IAW AMM 05-51-58, INSPECTED GALLEYS, TRASH, FLIGHT DECK, AND SURROUNDING AREAS. CYCLED PACKS AS…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Doors · proximity sensor · faultedAug 10, 2026
DOOR 1L ENTRY LIGHT DOES NOT WORK WHEN DOOR 1L IS CLOSED AND ARMED REFER TO LOG PAGES 9919375 AND 9919365, DOOR 1L WORK LIGHT AND DOOR 1L THRESHOLD LIGHT DO NOT OPERATE WITH DOOR 1L ARMED AND FD DOOR CLOSED. VERIFIED FAULT. ADJUSTED TARGET ON THE TOP OF FLIGHT DECK DOOR. WITH TARGET TOUCHING DOOR…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Ice and rain protection · circuit breaker · trippedJun 6, 2026
PITOT HEAT EICAS MSG EMERGENCY LANDING. FOUND 7 CBS PULLED IN FLIGHT DECK, RELATED TO PITOT, PROBE, AOA HEAT.NO EICAS MESSAGES FOR HEAT ACTIVE. RESET CBS, PERFORMED PROBE HEAT SWITCH TEST. AMBER OVHD LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED WHEN TOGGLED. PICS ATTACHED. PITOT HEAT TEST NORMAL, OPERATIONAL TEST OF…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · shear tie · dentedMay 26, 2026
ONE DENT ON THE BS 1420 FRAME BOTTOM INNER ANGLE EXTENDING INTO THE RADIUS BETWEEN S-25L AND S-26L. ACCOMPLISHED INTERIM REPAIR IAW PART 1 OF ECRA5360-02149 & VT MAE EA757-5630-13-A4463 WITH NO DEVIATION. DIP REQUIRED TO PERFORM INSPECTION PER PART 2 OF LATEST REVISION OF ECRA 5360-02149 ON OR…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · shear tie · dentedMay 26, 2026
ONE DENT ON THE BS 1480 FRAME BOTTOM INNER ANGLE EXTENDING INTO THE RADIUS BETWEEN S-26L AND S-27L ACCOMPLISHED INTERIM REPAIR IAW PART 1 OF ECRA5360-02149 & VT MAE EA757-5630-13-A4451 WITH NO DEVIATION.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · tee angle · corrodedMay 22, 2026
TAIL COMPARTMENT THROUGH ACCESS PANEL 313AL 4EA BRACKETS THAT ATTACH STOP PLATE OF THE SERVICE DOOR 313AL ARE BROKEN OR CORRODED AND BELOW OF THE BRACKETS SKIN WITH CORROSION. NR# 144420 ESFR REPORTABLE ENTERED. REMOVED AND REPLACED T-CHORD ANGLE, SKIN PANEL AND 04 EA GUSSET BRACKET I.A.W B757-200…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · transition panel · corrodedMay 20, 2026
CORROSION FOUND AT AFT CARGO TRANSITION PANEL RT SIDE BS 1140 - 1500. UPON REMOVAL OF FLOOR PANEL 153CF. REMOVED TRANSITION PANEL RT BTW STA 1440 TO BS 1530 SIDE IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G AND FABRICATED NEW TRANSITION PANEL AND INSTALLED NEW TRANSITION PANEL FROM BS 1440 TO BS 1530 R/H SIDE IAW SRM…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · bracket · brokenMay 20, 2026
DURING OK TO INSTALL, FOUND SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED SUPPORT BRACKET AT L2 DOOR UNDER SCUFF PLATE IAW SRM 51-40-02.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · support channel · crackedMay 19, 2026
FWD CARGO, BS 680, RT SIDE, BTWN CEILING TO UPPER SIDEWALL, CHANNEL HAS CRACKS. REMOVED AND REPLACED SUPPORT CHANNEL AT FWD CARGO STA 680 RH SID E BETWEEN CEILING TO UPPER SIDEWALL IAW B757-200 SRM 51-10-02 AN D SRM 51-40-02.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 126 reports.
Sources
- FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 18, 2026
- NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
- FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 18, 2026
- FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026