N844AA
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
- September 2, 1987Accident
DURING DESCENT THE B727 CREW NOTED THE FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE ON THE #1 ENGINE. THEY DISCHARGED 2 FIRE BOTTLES INTO THE ENGINE BUT THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THEY DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED AT THEIR DESTINATION. AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION WAS CONDUCTED, AND 4 PASSENGERS RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE 13TH STAGE BLEED AIR DUCT LINE TO THE FUEL HEATER WAS LEAKING AT THE INPUT SIDE AND WAS IMPINGING ON A FIRE DETECTION LOOP ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM THE LEAK