Aircraft Description
N707CK is a 1992 Boeing 747-4B5, a four-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Kalitta Air LLC in Ypsilanti, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 9, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on September 5, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a P & W PW4056 engine producing 56750 pounds of thrust, N707CK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A96ECB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N707CK was last updated on June 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N707CK. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 1999 | ANC99LA099 | Substantial | None | The failure of a turbine blade, and subsequent penetration of the shroud (containment ring). A factor associated with the accident was the FAA's insufficient design standards/requirements addressed in an FAA Air Worthiness Directive, which called for a strengthened containment ring. The failed containment ring was in compliance with the Air Worthiness Directive. |
| Mar 22, 1997 | CHI97IA096 | MINR | None | the pilot-in-command's (non-flying pilot) improper flare. Related factors were inadequate crew/coordination, haze and sunglare. |
The failure of a turbine blade, and subsequent penetration of the shroud (containment ring). A factor associated with the accident was the FAA's insufficient design standards/requirements addressed in an FAA Air Worthiness Directive, which called for a strengthened containment ring. The failed containment ring was in compliance with the Air Worthiness Directive.
the pilot-in-command's (non-flying pilot) improper flare. Related factors were inadequate crew/coordination, haze and sunglare.
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC