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N261231997 Boeing 757-224

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Nov 22, 2019.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Jun 2019)29 ADs may apply44 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
RB-211-22 · 4000 hp
Rolls-Royc
Owners
1
since 2012
NTSB events
1
substantial, 2019
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
44
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Last registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Jul 20, 2012
Canceled
Nov 22, 2019
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 12, 1997

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 data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Boeing
Model
757-224
Year
1997
Serial number
28966
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
A2856E

Engine

Make and model
Rolls-Royc Rb-211-22
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
4000 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2012 – 2019United Airlines INCChicago, IL

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 19, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident · substantial damage

Jun 15, 2019 · Newark, NJ

an improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and substantial damage.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
DCA19CA167

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA19CA167)

Accident history for this model

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.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2005-02-10Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 EnginesMar 7, 2005Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–1018. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 1018 inclusive; equipped with Rolls Royce Model RB211 engines.
2004-12-07Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce RB211 EnginesJul 21, 2004Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce RB211 engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive.
2003-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney EnginesOct 16, 2003Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Powered by Pratt & Whitney engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive.
2003-14-08Boeing Model 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800, 737-900, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesAug 18, 2003Airframe (757-224)
2002-24-51Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Jan 7, 2003Airframe (757-224)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2002-19-52Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Sep 30, 2002Airframe (757-224)
2002-10-02Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesJun 20, 2002Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28-0057 or 757-28-0059, both Revision 1, dated February 28, 2002
2002-02-04Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMar 19, 2002Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 757-29-0058 and 757-29-0059, both dated November 9, 2000
2001-23-14Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 31, 2001Airframe (757-224)
2001-22-13Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757…Dec 6, 2001Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27A1214 Rev 1; Alert Service Bulletins 747-27A2373, 757-27A0129, 767-27A0159, 777-27A0030
2001-20-12Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesNov 20, 2001Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–764. Only with: Limited to line numbers 1 through 764 inclusive.
2001-20-11Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (757-224)
2001-13-15Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce EnginesAug 7, 2001Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (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.
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (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.
2000-04-18Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesApr 4, 2000Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999
99-23-21Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 21, 1999Airframe (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
99-10-14Boeing Model 747-400, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes Equipped With AlliedSignal…Jun 17, 1999Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with AlliedSignal RIA-35B Instrument Landing System (ILS) receivers, P/N 066-50006-0101.
98-26-04Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 31, 1998Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0045, Revision 1, dated November 19, 1998
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-13-12Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 6, 1998Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
98-03-10Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesFeb 19, 1998Airframe (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.
97-18-04Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
97-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines.
97-15-09Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series AirplanesAug 1, 1997Airframe (757-224)
97-09-06Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMay 15, 1997Airframe (757-224)
96-19-17Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesOct 7, 1996Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-24A0079, dated August 8, 1996
95-10-13Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce EnginesJun 15, 1995Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-54A0030, Revision 1, dated December 20, 1993. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
95-01-05Boeing Model 757 Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 Series EnginesJan 20, 1995Airframe (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 (44)

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.

  • Doors · bushing · wornJul 17, 2018

    L2 DOOR LOWER GATE, FWD AND AFT GIRT BAR LIFTERS AND GIRT BAR CRANKS HAVE PLAY. REMOVED AND INSTALLED L2 DOOR LOWER GATE FWD AND AFT GIRT BAR LIFTER AND GIRT BAR CRANK IAW CMM 52-11-15 PG 302 AND 717. REMOVED AND REPLACED BUSHINGS AT BRACKET AND CRANK IAW CMM 52-11-15T/W USED I.D 11-566 DATE DUE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · spring · wornJul 17, 2018

    L4 DOOR GIRT BAR LEAF SPRING WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED L4 DOOR GIRT BAR IAW AMM 25-66-10-002-001 AND 25-66-10-402-022. ADJUSTMENT AND OPS CHECK WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED ON EA 5210-01364 REV F SEQ 514.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · warning system · activatedMay 1, 2018

    LOW SPEED REJECT TO DUE TO AFT L DOOR EICAS ABOUT 75KTS REQUEST MEL DUE TO HISTORY. AFT LEFT DOOR INDICATION PLACARDED L4 DOOR INDICATION INOP AS PER MEL. ALSO COMPLIED WITH HIGH ENERGY STOP INSPECTION AS PER MM 05-51-14 OK TO CONTINUE

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · light · inoperativeFeb 25, 2018

    FLIGHT CREW REPORTED NUMEROUS EMERGENCY NIGHT LIGHT BULBS INOP. REPLACED 5 BULBS, ALL WORKING.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · detachedFeb 16, 2018

    RIGHT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN LENS DETACHED DURING LANDING. REPLACED THE SIGN IAW AMM 33-51-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · proximity sensor · dirtyFeb 9, 2018

    R1 CABIN DOOR SLIDE ARM LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED DEBRIS FROM PROXIMITY SENSOR LIGHT INDICATION WORKING OK IAW MM 25-66-10-202-039, MM 25-66-11-402-007, AND GMM 09-25-25,

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · missingJan 21, 2018

    RIGHT WING EMERGENCY EXIT LOWER EXIT SIGN LENS IS MISSING. REPLACED THE LENS IAW 33-51-0 1.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · cover · looseDec 8, 2017

    DOOR 1R SLIDE LT NOT ILLUMINATED WITH DOOR ARMED ON TAXI IN. FOUND FWD SENSOR COVER LOOSE, SECURED .

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · unknownDec 8, 2017

    DOOR 1R SLIDE LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED WITH DOOR ARMED UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. NORMAL CONDITION VERIFIED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · strap · frayedNov 3, 2017

    R1 EMERGENCY SLIDE SUPPORT Y STRAP, FRAYED/DAMAGED. REMOVED SLIDE AND INSTALLED NEW STRAP, REINSTALLED SLIDE IAW MM 25-66-01-404-044. OPS CHECKED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Showing the 10 most recent of 44 reports.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 19, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 19, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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