Accidents and Incidents
- On 28 March 1977, Douglas C-47A N57131 was destroyed by fire following a taxiing accident at O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois. The aircraft was due to operate a cargo flight.
- On 9 December 1996, Douglas C-47A N75142 crashed on approach to Boise Airport killing both crew. The aircraft was on a cargo flight to Salt Lake City International Airport when the starboard engine caught fire shortly after take-off and the decision was made to return to Boise.
- On 21 February 2000, DC-8-71F crashed on take-off on a scheduled cargo flight from Sacramento Mather Airport to Dayton, Ohio, with three crew members aboard. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and post-crash fire; there were no survivors. This was the crash that resulted in Emery's fleet being grounded for good.
- On 26 April 2001, an Emery Worldwide DC-8-71, N8076U, landed with a left main landing up at Nashville International Airport, Nashville, Tennessee. The aircraft sustained minor damage and the three-member crew was not injured. Post accident investigation found improper maintenance to the left main gear was at fault.
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