N8934E1968 Douglas DC-9-31
This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jan 2, 2008.
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 1982No ADs since 1998 matched59 service difficulty reports
- Registration
- Deregistered
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Last registered owner
- Northwest Airlines INC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Minneapolis, MN
- Certificate issued
- Jun 16, 2004
- Canceled
- Jan 2, 2008
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- Jan 14, 1968
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
- Douglas
- Model
- DC-9-31
- Year
- 1968
- Serial number
- 47143
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 85
- Engines
- 2
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Mode S code
- AC5362
Engine
- Make and model
- P & W Jt8d-1
- Type
- Turbo-jet
- Power
- 14,000 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- 2004 – 2008Northwest Airlines INCMinneapolis, MN
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026NTSB events (0)
No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.
ADs published since 1998 that may apply (0)
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.
No ADs published since 1998 matched this airframe or engine model.
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Service Difficulty Reports (59)
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.
- Flight controls · trim system · out of rigJul 2, 2006
AS THE AIRCRAFT ACCELERATED FOR TAKEOFF THE CREW NOTED THAT THE PLANE ATTEMPTED TO ROTATE AND LIFT OFF ON ITS OWN PRIOR TO SCHEDULED VR SPEED. NO OTHER INDICATIONS NOTED TO EXPLAIN EARLY ROTATION BUT BECAUSE OF A -STIFF- FEELING YOKE, THE TAKEOFF WAS SAFELY ABORTED AT ABOUT 100 KTS. MAINTENANCE…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · cap · crackedOct 22, 2001
During H ck in Atl, The rear spar, lower cap aft flange at approx. at approximately sta xrs 80 was found to be corroded and cracked. The damage was blended out and protected against corrosion. Material 2024-t3511 EA 99-185232
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · door frame · crackedOct 17, 2001
During H-ck in Atl inspection of subject area revealed a typical crack less than 2 inches in the door corner. Repair was accomplished per sr09530117 and EA 99-185210. Section 1 provides for an alternate fastener configuration due to restricted access and structural interferance as shown on figure 1.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Fuselage · door frame · crackedOct 17, 2001
During H-ck in ATL inspection of subject area per Ref A revealed a typical crack under 2 inches in the door corner. Repaired per EA and SRM 53-04. Reported as part of repair assesment program. Repaired EA 99-185209.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Stabilizers · support fitting · crackedOct 17, 2001
During H ck at ATL base maintenance, two 1.00" cracks were found on verticle stabilizer actuator support fittings. Both cracks emenated from the end fastener hole forward the edge of the firrigns flange. The repair involved the installation of a repair doubler at each location with a min of 5…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · transformer · overheatedMay 22, 2001
ON DESCENT, THE LEAD FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED A SMOKE ODOR IN THE AREA OF THE FORWARD FLIGHT ATTENDANT JUMPSEAT WHICH DISSIPATED IN 1-2 MINUTES. FOUND THE LEFT FORWARD READING LIGHT TRANSFORMER WIRING COVER MELTED AND BURNT. REPLACED TRANSFORMER T1-52, WIRING TERMINAL ENDS, AND TERMINAL COVER.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine oil · connector · damagedAug 5, 2000
DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE LEFT ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATION ROSE TO 145 DEGREES. THE FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED COM PROCEDURES, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, SHUT DOWN THE LEFT ENGINE PRECAUTIONARY, AND LANDED AT MEM WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED THIS TO BE AN INDICATION PROBLEM AND REPLACED…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine fuel and control · shaft · shearedAug 3, 2000
DURING DESCENT INTO MSP, THE RIGHT ENGINE EXPERIENCED A FLAME-OUT PRECEEDED BY AN OIL LOW PRESSURE LIGHT INIDICATION AND A RIGHT ENGINE GENERATOR OFF LIGHT INDICATION. THE FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED THE EMERGENCY CARD AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP.…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Flight controls · stop · wornJun 27, 2000
DURING APPROACH, SLAT DISAGREEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH ROLL TO THE LEFT ON SLAT EXTENSION. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND STOPS ON LEFT TELESCOPING DUCT WORN. REPLACED STOPS. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Hydraulic power · brake fuse · leakingNov 26, 1999
LEFT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM QUANTITY AND PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO AFTER TAKEOFF. CREW DECLARED A YELLOW EMERGENCY AND FLIGHT WAS RETURNED TO YYZ. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND RIGHT LOWER BRAKE FUSE LEAKING. REPLACED BRAKE FUSE. LEAK AND OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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Sources
- FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
- NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
- FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
- FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026