Has N704X been in an accident?

Yes. N704X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N704X?

N704X is a 1997 Boeing 757-2Q8 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 28163.

N704X — 1997 Boeing 757-2Q8

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N704X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28163
Manufacturer: Boeing
Model: 757-2Q8
Year: 1997
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: P & W Pw2037
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ENG11IA016Feb 9, 2011Minneapolis, MNNo injuries
the failure of the right engine's fuel control unit to operate correctly when the fuel metering valve became frozen in the full open position because of corrosion on the fuel metering valve slide and sleeve, which caused the engine to be overfueled during engine start and resulted in a tailpipe fire.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1997 Boeing 757-2Q8).

May 3, 2026deregistered — Delta Air Lines Inc

Frequently asked

Has N704X been in an accident?: Yes. N704X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N704X?: N704X is a 1997 Boeing 757-2Q8 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 28163.

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