Boeing 737 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1188 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2012 | Winnie, TX | N16709 | Serious (2) | — |
the flight crew's penetration of a rapidly developing thunderstorm cell in an area of forecasted convective activity. The serious injuries were the re…the flight crew's penetration of a rapidly developing thunderstorm cell in an area of forecasted convective activity. The serious injuries were the result of a misunderstanding between the captain and cabin crew regarding the potential for turbulence. |
| Mar 20, 2012 | Laverne, OK | N247WN | Serious (1) | — | The airplane’s encounter with severe turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. |
| Feb 23, 2012 | Pawnee, NE | N915WN | Serious (1) | — | The airplane's encounter with moderate turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. |
| Feb 19, 2012 | Detroit, MI | N374DA | Serious (1) | — |
An in-flight encounter with forecasted turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. Contributing to the accident was the flig…An in-flight encounter with forecasted turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. Contributing to the accident was the flight attendant not being seated with her seatbelt fastened when the encounter occurred. |
| Dec 02, 2011 | Oakland, CA | N261WN | Serious (1) | — | The flight crew’s flight into known severe turbulence associated with mountain wave activity. |
| Sep 29, 2011 | Miami, FL | N804NN | Serious (1) | — | The in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence, which resulted in an injury to a cabin attendant. |
| Sep 06, 2011 | Cape Coral, FL | N936WN | Serious (1) | — | An encounter with convective turbulence during the descent. |
| Jul 30, 2011 | Georgetown, GY | 9Y-PBM | Serious (1) | substantial | <br /><br /> |
| Jul 11, 2011 | Stockholm, SW | EI-DHG | Serious (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 2010 | London, UK | LN-RPH | Serious (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Jun 07, 2010 | Girona, SP | EI-DAX | Serious (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Feb 13, 2010 | Santa Clarita, CA | N221WN | Serious (1) | — |
The pilot’s abrupt airplane pitch change maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s failure to maintain the heading specified by the…The pilot’s abrupt airplane pitch change maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s failure to maintain the heading specified by the air traffic controller, which would have avoided the near collision course with an unidentified airplane that triggered the traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisory. |
| Dec 23, 2009 | Kingston, JM | N977AN | Serious (14) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 2009 | Stansted, UK | EI-DLJ | Serious (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Apr 18, 2009 | McAllen, TX | N27722 | Serious (1) | — | The injured passenger's failure to comply with the requirement to remain seated with a fastened seatbelt. |
| Dec 21, 2008 | Denver, CO | N18611 | Serious (6) | substantial |
The captain’s cessation of right rudder input, which was needed to maintain directional control of the airplane, about 4 seconds before the excursion,…The captain’s cessation of right rudder input, which was needed to maintain directional control of the airplane, about 4 seconds before the excursion, when the airplane encountered a strong and gusty crosswind that exceeded the captain’s training and experience. Contributing to the accident were the following factors: 1) an air traffic control system that did not require or facilitate the dissemination of key, available wind information to the air traffic controllers and pilots; and 2) inadequate crosswind training in the airline industry due to deficient simulator wind gust modeling. |
| Apr 07, 2008 | Miami, FL | N947AN | Serious (1) | — | An unexpected encounter with turbulence, during the initial descent for landing. |
| Feb 23, 2008 | Valdosta, GA | N551WN | Serious (1) | — | An unexpected encounter with turbulence, while on approach for landing. |
| Aug 02, 2007 | Panama City, PM | N13716 | Serious (1) | — | 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. |
| Sep 17, 2006 | Hastings, NE | N793SA | Serious (1) | — | The airplane's in flight encounter with thunderstorm related turbulence. |
| Oct 22, 2005 | Atlantic Ocean, AO | N378DA | Serious (1) | — | An encounter with turbulence during cruise flight. |
| Apr 29, 2005 | Little Rock, AR | N727SW | Serious (1) | — | An encounter with moderate turbulence during cruise flight. |
| Sep 14, 2004 | Los Angeles, CA | N601WN | Serious (1) | — | the flight's encounter with the wake turbulence from a preceding heavy airplane while on approach. |
| Jun 04, 2004 | Liberal, KS | N757LV | Serious (1) | — |
The adverse weather encountered during cruise flight by the flight crew and the flight attendant not being restrained. A contributing factor was the …The adverse weather encountered during cruise flight by the flight crew and the flight attendant not being restrained. A contributing factor was the convective activity. |