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 29, 2024 Muan County, KS HL8088 Fatal (173) Investigation pending
Mar 21, 2022 Wuzhou, CH B-1791 Fatal (132) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 09, 2021 Jakarta, ID PK-CLC Fatal (62) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 05, 2020 Istanbul, TU TC-IZK Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 08, 2020 Tehran, IR UR-PSR Fatal (176) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 10, 2019 Addis Ababa, ET ET-AVJ Fatal (157) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 29, 2018 Jakarta, ID PK-LQP Fatal (191) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 28, 2018 Chuuk, FM P2-PXE Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 18, 2018 Havana, CU XA-UHZ Fatal (112) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 17, 2018 Philadelphia, PA N772SW Fatal (1) substantial
A low-cycle fatigue crack in the dovetail of fan blade No. 13, which resulted in the fan blade separating in flight and impacting the engine fan case …

A low-cycle fatigue crack in the dovetail of fan blade No. 13, which resulted in the fan blade separating in flight and impacting the engine fan case at a location that was critical to the structural integrity and performance of the fan cowl structure. This impact led to the in-flight separation of fan cowl components, including the inboard fan cowl aft latch keeper, which struck the fuselage near a cabin window and caused the window to depart from the airplane, the cabin to rapidly depressurize, and the passenger fatality.

Mar 19, 2016 Rostov-on-Don, RS A6-FDN Fatal (62) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 17, 2013 Kazan, RS VQ-BBN Fatal (50) destroyed <br /><br />
Apr 20, 2012 Islamabad, PK AP-BKC Fatal (127) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 16, 2010 San Andres Island, CO HK-4682 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 22, 2010 Manglaore, IN VT-AXV Fatal (158) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 25, 2010 Beirut, LE ET-ANB Fatal (90) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 29, 2009 Kwilu, Bandundu, CF TL-ADM Fatal (7) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 14, 2008 Perm, RS VP-BKO Fatal (88) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 24, 2008 Bishkek, KG EX-009 Fatal (65) destroyed ;kh
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.
Jun 28, 2007 M'banza Congo, AO D2-TBP Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 01, 2007 Makassar, ID PK-KKW Fatal (102) Investigation pending
Oct 29, 2006 Abuja, NI 5N-BFK Fatal (96) Investigation pending
Sep 29, 2006 Azevedo, BR PR-GTD Fatal (154) minor Investigation pending
Jan 16, 2006 El Paso, TX N32626 Fatal minor
the mechanic's failure to maintain proper clearance with the engine intake during a jet engine run, and the failure of contract maintenance personnel …

the mechanic's failure to maintain proper clearance with the engine intake during a jet engine run, and the failure of contract maintenance personnel to follow written procedures and directives contained in the airline's general maintenance manual. Factors contributing to the accident were the insufficient training provided to the contract mechanics by the airline, and the failure of the airport to disseminate a policy prohibiting ground engine runs above idle power in the terminal area.

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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