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
Jan 03, 2008 Deauville Saint, FR CN-RMX Incident minor Investigation pending
Nov 25, 2007 Phoenix, AZ N3744F Incident minor Delamination of the right outboard tire tread during the takeoff roll due to underinflation and/or overloading during use in service.
Nov 17, 2007 Greenville, TX N676SW Incident minor
A total loss of engine power due to the No. 2 engine experiencing a release of its fan spinner through the fan cowl as a result of an unidentified obj…

A total loss of engine power due to the No. 2 engine experiencing a release of its fan spinner through the fan cowl as a result of an unidentified object striking the spinner, separating it from the fan disk and causing the spinner to be ingested into the fan blades.

Nov 07, 2007 Cape Town, SF ZS-OEX Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 28, 2007 Katowice, PL EC-HBM Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 23, 2007 Bournemouth, UK G-THOF Incident Investigation pending
Sep 20, 2007 Saga, JA B-16805 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 15, 2007 Guadalajara, MX XA-MAC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 20, 2007 Naha, Okinawa, JA B18616 Incident Investigation pending
Aug 16, 2007 Los Angeles, CA C-FUWS Incident
The LAX north ground controller's failure to properly coordinate with the tower local controller prior to providing taxi instructions that permitted a…

The LAX north ground controller's failure to properly coordinate with the tower local controller prior to providing taxi instructions that permitted an aircraft to cross an active runway while another aircraft was departing. **This report was modified on December 12, 2007.**

Aug 02, 2007 Panama City, PM N13716 Serious (1) Investigation pending
Jul 10, 2007 Tunica, MS N332DL Fatal (1) Gorund service personal's removal of the portable stairway prior to the main cabin door being secured. Factors were the high winds and heavy rain.
Jul 05, 2007 New York City, NY N737DA Incident
ATC - The incident occurred because the ground controller instructed COM5196 to cross runway 22, without approval from the local controller, resulting…

ATC - The incident occurred because the ground controller instructed COM5196 to cross runway 22, without approval from the local controller, resulting in a loss of separation with DAL1238 that was landing on the same runway.

Jun 28, 2007 M'banza Congo, AO D2-TBP Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
May 13, 2007 London Control, EI-DCX Incident Investigation pending
Apr 29, 2007 BR PR-GLC Incident Investigation pending
Apr 25, 2007 La Plata, MD N648SW Serious (1)
An in-flight encounter with turbulence and the flight crew's failure to advise the cabin crew about potential forecast turbulence, as reported by the …

An in-flight encounter with turbulence and the flight crew's failure to advise the cabin crew about potential forecast turbulence, as reported by the flight attendant.

Mar 17, 2007 Las Vegas, NV N552 Incident minor
This incident was caused by failure of the LC2 controller to comply with coordination procedures and runway separation standards. Contributing was th…

This incident was caused by failure of the LC2 controller to comply with coordination procedures and runway separation standards. Contributing was the failure of LAS ATCT management to establish procedures requiring positive separation of aircraft operations on converging runways.

Feb 17, 2007 Alghero Fertili, IT EI-CZG Incident minor Investigation pending
Feb 03, 2007 Denver, CO N928UA Incident
The snowplow driver's failure to follow procedures/directives by crossing an active runway without clearance, resulting in a runway incursion and near…

The snowplow driver's failure to follow procedures/directives by crossing an active runway without clearance, resulting in a runway incursion and near collision with an airplane during its landing roll.

Jan 01, 2007 Makassar, ID PK-KKW Fatal (102) Investigation pending
Dec 28, 2006 Medan, ID PK-KKC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 27, 2006 San Diego, CA N673AA Incident minor Failure of the captain, during taxi, to maintain adequate clearance from an occupied airplane stopped on the ramp.
Dec 16, 2006 Colorado Spring, CO N24202 Minor minor
A short circuit in the primary (non-rechargeable) battery, most likely due to it being recharged. This internal short led to thermal runaway, battery…

A short circuit in the primary (non-rechargeable) battery, most likely due to it being recharged. This internal short led to thermal runaway, battery failure, and an explosion.

Nov 07, 2006 Chicago, IL N328UA Incident minor The pilot-in-command of the other airplane failed to maintain clearance with the parked airplane during taxi for takeoff.
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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