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N951RMcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 16, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Feb 19, 2004.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Aug 1987)42 ADs may apply6 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Vandalia, OH
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2000
NTSB events
1
substantial, 1987
ADs may apply
42
confirm with A&P
Service reports
6
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 16, 2026
Last registered owner
Emery Worldwide Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Vandalia, OH
Certificate issued
Dec 21, 2000
Canceled
Feb 19, 2004

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
Mcdonnell Douglas
Model
DC-8-63
Serial number
46092
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
152
Engines
4
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Type certificate data sheet
4A25
Mode S code
AD39D5

Engine

Type
Turbo-jet

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

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2000 – 2004Emery Worldwide Airlines INCVandalia, OH

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

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

NTSB events (1)

Accident · substantial damage

Aug 20, 1987 · Newburgh, NY

THE WX WAS DETERIORATING AS AIRBORNE EXPRESS FLT 124 & ROSENBALM FLT 074 WERE ON SUCCESSIVE ARRIVALS FOR AN ILS RWY 9 APCH. FLT 124 WAS CLRD FOR THE APCH & LNDD. AFTER LNDG, THE LCL CTLR (L/C) INSTRUCTED FLT 124 TO BACK TAXI ON THE RWY & RPRT WHEN CLR OF THE RWY. THE L/C ADZD BOSTON CENTER WHEN FLT 124 ARRIVED & FLT 074 WAS CLRD FOR THE ILS 9 APCH. RADAR SVC WAS TERMINATED & FLT 074 WAS…

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
NYC87MA236

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for NYC87MA236)

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (42)

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
2010-21-03McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and…Nov 12, 2010Airframe (DC-8-63)
2009-08-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes…May 13, 2009Airframe (DC-8-63)
2008-25-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41…Jan 28, 2009Airframe (DC-8-63)
2008-26-07McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41…Jan 28, 2009Airframe (DC-8-63)
2008-16-11McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-61, DC-8-61F, DC-8-63, DC-8-63F, DC-8-71F, and DC-8-73F…Sep 17, 2008Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A082, dated February 6, 2007
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2008-06-23McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-55, DC-8F-54, and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; and Model DC-8-60…Apr 22, 2008Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A080, dated June 22, 2004
2007-21-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-53, DC-8-55, DC-8F-54, and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; and Model…Nov 28, 2007Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A081, dated November 14, 2006
2007-13-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63, DC-8-63F, DC-8-72, DC-8-72F, and…Jul 25, 2007Airframe (DC-8-63)
2007-12-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, -42, and -43 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50 Series Airplanes…Jul 10, 2007Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC8-28-091, dated November 7, 2006
2007-04-06McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-62, DC-8-63, DC-8-62F, and DC-8-63F AirplanesMar 21, 2007Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin 78-95, Revision 2, dated March 10, 1971
2006-03-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, DC-8-51, DC-8-53, DC-8-55, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-63…Mar 13, 2006Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC8-53-079, Revision 01, dated June 26, 2002
2005-18-07McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41…Oct 7, 2005Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-53-078, Revision 01, dated January 25, 2001
2005-15-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41…Sep 1, 2005Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-57-072 R03, Revision 03, dated October 2, 1995
2005-08-08McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33 and -43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55…May 26, 2005Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC8-26-047, Revision 1, dated September 4, 2003
2004-14-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41…Aug 13, 2004Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-25A244, Revision 3, dated March 9, 2004
2003-03-15 R1Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesDec 22, 2003Airframe (DC-8-63)
2003-21-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41…Nov 20, 2003Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin 57-85, Revision 1, dated July 5, 1991
2003-03-15Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesMar 7, 2003Airframe (DC-8-63)
2002-16-01McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-21, -31, -32, -33, -41, -42, and -43 Airplanes; and Model…Aug 22, 2002Airframe (DC-8-63)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration per STC SA1063SO, SA1862SO, or SA1832SO.
2002-03-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesMar 19, 2002Airframe (DC-8-63)Only with: Equipped with a lavatory drainage system.
2001-26-01McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJan 30, 2002Airframe (DC-8-63)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1063SO and SA1377SO.
2001-26-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJan 30, 2002Airframe (DC-8-63)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1862SO and ST00309AT.
2001-26-03McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJan 30, 2002Airframe (DC-8-63)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1832SO.
2001-26-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJan 30, 2002Airframe (DC-8-63)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1802SO or SA421NW.
2001-24-28McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJan 16, 2002Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-275, Revision 1, dated February 3, 1992
2001-08-16McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesMay 31, 2001Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC8-24A075, Revision 02, dated May 2, 2000
2001-08-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesMay 31, 2001Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC8-33A053, Revision 02, dated November 1, 1999. Only with: Except airplanes on which McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 33-53, dated February 13, 1970, or Revision 1, dated August 5, 1975, has been accomplished.
2001-08-19McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesMay 31, 2001Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC8-33A070, dated November 1, 1999
2001-08-20McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesMay 31, 2001Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC8-24A068, Revision 01, dated November 1, 1999. Only with: Excludes airplanes converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration without toilet flushing systems and associated equipment installed.
2001-06-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesApr 27, 2001Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-57-090, Revision 05, dated June 16, 1997
2001-04-15McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8-51…Mar 21, 2001Airframe (DC-8-63)Only with: Modified in accordance with STC ST466CH.
2000-20-08McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-53-075, dated August 17, 1995
2000-13-03 R1McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesAug 15, 2000Airframe (DC-8-63)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1063SO.
2000-15-11McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesAug 3, 2000Airframe (DC-8-63)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1862SO.
2000-09-01 R1McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJun 7, 2000Airframe (DC-8-63)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration per STC SA1802SO or SA421NW.
2000-13-03McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJun 27, 2000Airframe (DC-8-63)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1063SO.
2000-09-01McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJun 7, 2000Airframe (DC-8-63)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1802SO or SA421NW.
2000-09-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesMay 2, 2000Airframe (DC-8-63)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1832SO.
2000-02-01McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesFeb 29, 2000Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-57-100, Revision 01, dated August 26, 1998
2000-01-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesFeb 23, 2000Airframe (DC-8-63)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-57-030, Revision 05, dated April 28, 1998
98-26-51McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental…Feb 3, 1999Airframe (DC-8-63)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1802SO.
95-09-09McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-60 Series Airplanes Equipped With Engines Modified by…May 16, 1995Airframe (DC-8-63)Only with: Equipped with an engine modified by Burbank Aeronautical Corporation II (BAC II) in accordance with STC SA4892NM or SA5455NM.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (6)

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.

  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorJul 3, 1999

    HAD ELECTRICAL FIRE ODOR IN COCKPIT, ALL AC LOADS HIGH. ODOR STOPPED. LOADS NORMAL AND CENTER RECIRC FAN INOP. DEFERRED CENTER RECIRC FAN PER MEL 21-16-2, CONT NR C8993221-2369. CAT C. DUE 07-17-99. PLACARD INSTALLED, CURRENT LIMITERS REMOVED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · odorJun 28, 1998

    ELECTRICAL ODOR DEVELOPED IN COCKPIT. TURNED OFF OVERRIDE WHITE LIGHT, ODOR DISSIPATED. TIGHTENED ALL CONNECTIONS ON OVERRIDE LIGHT CONTROL, OPS CHECKS OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · warning light · illuminatedMay 3, 1996

    KDAY-KEWR - FLT 118 - AFTER GEAR RETRACTION, DOORS NOT LATCHED LIGHT AND RIGHT ALT GEAR DOOR WARNING LIGHT ON. LIGHTS DID NOT GO OUT AFTER UPLATCH CHECK. CYCLED GEAR AND EXTENDED FLAPS NO HELP. LIGHTS WENT OUT ON FINAL WITH FLAP EXTENSION. MAINTENANCE STILL WORKING DISCREPANCY. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Landing gear · retract mech · lack of lubeMar 27, 1996

    KDFW - FLT 22 - AFTER TAKEOFF AT KDAY DOORS NOT LATCH LIGHT CAME ON UPON GEAR RETRACTION WITH RIGHT ALT GEAR DOOR WARNING LIGHT ON. RECYCLED SEVERAL TIMES NO HELP. PROCEEDED TO DESTINATION. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED GEAR DOOR UP LATCH AND INSPECTED GEAR DOOR UPLATCH MECHANISM AND RIGGING. NO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · prox box · malfunctionedMar 6, 1996

    KDAY - FLIGHT 212 - AFTER GEAR RETRACTION THE DOOR NOT LATCHED LIGHT AND THE RIGHT ALTERNATE GEAR DOOR LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. GEAR UPLATCH FAILURE PROCEDURE WAS ACCOMPLISHED. NO HELP WITH SEVERAL GEAR CYCLES. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED AN ALTERNATE GEAR DOOR CHECK AND GEAR SWING, NO DEFECTS NOTED.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · retract pin · shearedJul 11, 1995

    FLT NR 003 31J-KCLT, DURING GEAR RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF FELT A HUGE THUD WITH AIRCRAFT SHUDDER. RESULTING INDICATIONS WERE RED GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT AND RED DOOR UNLATCHED LIGHT ON MAIN AND NOSE GEAR. LIGHTS OUT WITH GEAR HANDLE UP. PROCEEDED WITH EMERGENCY CHECK LIST PRIOR TO RETURNING TO 31J.…

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

Related aircraft

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Sources

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

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