Has N668US been in an accident?

Yes. N668US appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N668US?

N668US is a 1990 Boeing 747-451 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 24223.

N668US — 1990 Boeing 747-451

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N668US appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 24223
Manufacturer: Boeing
Model: 747-451
Year: 1990
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: P&w Pw4000 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ENG17IA026Jun 7, 2017TokyoNo injuries
The PW4056 engine lost power due to the fatigue fracture of a 5th stage compressor blade. The cause of the fatigue fracture could not be determined.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1990 Boeing 747-451).

Aug 22, 2018deregistered — Delta Air Lines Inc

Frequently asked

Has N668US been in an accident?: Yes. N668US appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N668US?: N668US is a 1990 Boeing 747-451 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 24223.

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