N804ME — 1981 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-81(MD-81)
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N804ME appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 48030
- Manufacturer
- Mcdonnell Douglas
- Model
- DC-9-81(MD-81)
- Year
- 1981
- Category
- Fixed wing multi-engine
- Engine
- P & W Jt8d Series
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The inadvertent partial inflation of the evacuation slide within the tailcone during takeoff and subsequent binding of the elevator control cables. The partial inflation resulted from the tailcone evacuation slide cover failing to be secured to the floor fittings on the walkway for undetermined reasons.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1981 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-81(MD-81)).
- May 7, 2013deregistered — Midwest Airlines Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N804ME been in an accident?
- Yes. N804ME appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
- What kind of aircraft is N804ME?
- N804ME is a 1981 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-81(MD-81) (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 48030.
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