Has N820TJ been in an accident?

Yes. N820TJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N820TJ?

N820TJ is a 1998 Boeing 737-8Q8 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 28218.

N820TJ — 1998 Boeing 737-8Q8

Deregistered

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

N820TJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28218
Manufacturer: Boeing
Model: 737-8Q8
Year: 1998
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b26
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

DCA20LA107May 19, 2020Victorville, CANo injuries
Improper installation of dorsal fin attach bolts which caused the dorsal fin to separate during flight, substantially damaging the left horizontal stabilizer.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1998 Boeing 737-8Q8).

Jul 15, 2024deregistered — Umb Bank Na Trustee (registered via trustee)

Frequently asked

Has N820TJ been in an accident?: Yes. N820TJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N820TJ?: N820TJ is a 1998 Boeing 737-8Q8 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 28218.

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