Boeing 737 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1188 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

1188

All Events

501

Incidents

64

Minor

190

Serious

46

Fatal (3137 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Dec 19, 2019 Chicago, IL N68802 Serious (1) an abrupt stop during taxi to avoid a collision with another airplane, causing a flight attendant to fall.
May 25, 2019 Waycross, GA N8697C Serious (1) an encounter with convectively induced turbulence while penetrating cumulus clouds during descent.
May 13, 2019 Seoul, KS HL7726 Serious (1) Investigation pending
May 02, 2019 Narita, JA HL8021 Serious (1) Investigation pending
Apr 12, 2019 Fort Meyers, FL N31412 Serious (1) missing attach screws on the aft galley oven, which allowed it to become dislodged landing, injuring a flight attendant.
Feb 18, 2019 Franklin, TN N3730B Serious (1) an encounter with convective turbulence during descent.
Feb 05, 2019 Bluefields, NU N852NN Serious (1) An inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.
Dec 03, 2018 Chicago, IL N868NN Serious (1) an object which fell from an overhead bin struck a flight attendant resulting in a serious injury.
Oct 15, 2018 Albany, NY N7816B Serious (1) an encounter with convective turbulence that resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
Oct 11, 2018 San Jose, CA N734SA Serious (1) A passenger falling while returning to her seat which resulted in a serious injury.
Oct 10, 2018 Nashville, TN N287WN Serious (1) flight attendant tripping over a passenger's knee that resulted in hot liquid splashing on the flight attendant.
Sep 11, 2018 Phoenix, AZ N950NN Serious (1) an inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence.
Jun 12, 2018 Phoenix, AZ N8693A Serious (1) a passenger bumping into a flight attendant who was holding a hot liquid.
Mar 23, 2018 Budapest, HU OK-TVP Serious (1) Investigation pending
Nov 19, 2017 Los Angeles, CA N740SW Serious
The provisioning agent's lack of situational awareness while stepping from the airplane to the provisioning van. Contributing to the accident was the…

The provisioning agent's lack of situational awareness while stepping from the airplane to the provisioning van. Contributing to the accident was the provisioning vans failed switch.

Oct 22, 2017 Tokyo, JA JA03GR Serious (1) Investigation pending
Sep 25, 2017 Sioux City, IA N500WR Serious (1) the flight attendant accidentally pouring hot water on his hand which resulted in a 2nd degree burn.
Sep 13, 2017 Adelaide, AS UNK Serious (1) Investigation pending
Feb 12, 2017 Phoenix, AZ N7822A Serious the catering agent's lack of situational awareness when exiting the airplane that resulted in a serious injury.
Dec 14, 2016 Denver, CO N24202 Serious (1) An inadvertent encounter with mountain wave turbulence.
Oct 05, 2016 Denver, CO N8324A Serious (1)
the flight attendant losing her balance as she was removing her carry-on baggage resulted in her falling against an arm rest causing the serious injur…

the flight attendant losing her balance as she was removing her carry-on baggage resulted in her falling against an arm rest causing the serious injury.

Sep 23, 2016 Lores, NL PH-HXA Serious (3) Investigation pending
Aug 17, 2016 Waco, TX N37408 Serious (1) an encounter with convective turbulence.
Jun 26, 2016 New Orleans, LA N69806 Serious (1) the improper placement of the coffee pot on the beverage cart and failure to use a safe-pour lid.
Jun 05, 2016 Las Vegas, NV N801DZ Serious (1) An encounter with wake turbulence that resulted in a flight attendant injury.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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