Boeing 757-200 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 22 events recorded from 1993 to 2013.

22

All Events

11

Incidents

2

Minor

6

Serious

3

Fatal (254 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 20, 2013 Dublin, EI N41140 Minor minor <br /><br />
Aug 08, 2012 Tenerife Sur, SP G-LSAH Incident <br /><br />
Mar 22, 2008 Richmond, VA N921UW Incident minor
The installed wing panel clips failed due to fatigue, likely caused by the incorrect installation of the fasteners in response to SB 757-57-0027. Con…

The installed wing panel clips failed due to fatigue, likely caused by the incorrect installation of the fasteners in response to SB 757-57-0027. Contributing to the incorrect installation was the SB's lack of clarity in the instructions and figures on the correct orientation of the clips and spacers.

Apr 12, 2007 Los Angeles, CA N525UA Serious (1)
The flight's encounter with a turbulence event that occurred while the flight attendants were unseated. Contributing to the accident was the apparent…

The flight's encounter with a turbulence event that occurred while the flight attendants were unseated. Contributing to the accident was the apparent conflicting information provided by the flight deck to the flight attendants and the flight attendants' interpretation of that information.

Aug 27, 2004 Richmond, BC, CA N526UA Incident minor The slat was impacted by birds after takeoff and subsequently the slat delaminated due to flight loads.
Mar 01, 2004 Janesville, WI N516UA Serious (1) The unexpected encounter with convective turbulence.
Jun 10, 2003 Dodge City, KS N704X Minor
the inadvertent activation of the flight deck door's upper pressure relief latch during closure of the door, resulting in the deployment of the upper …

the inadvertent activation of the flight deck door's upper pressure relief latch during closure of the door, resulting in the deployment of the upper decompression panel which subsequently struck the captain. Contributing factors included the operator's improper compliance with the door manufacturer's service bulletin, the operator's inadequate service and maintenance of the flight deck door, and the door manufacturer's inadequate service bulletin compliance determination.

Oct 20, 2002 Baltimore, MD TF-FII Incident
The captain's improper procedures regarding stall avoidance and recovery. Contributing to the incident were the partial blockage of the pitot static …

The captain's improper procedures regarding stall avoidance and recovery. Contributing to the incident were the partial blockage of the pitot static system, and the flight crew's improper decisions regarding their use of inaccurate airspeed indications. Contributing to the flight crew's confusion during the flight were the indistinct alerts generated by the airplane's crew alerting system.

May 29, 2002 Atlanta, GA N626DL Serious (1) In-flight encounter with turbulence during descent, that resulted in an serious injury to the flight attendant.
May 22, 2002 Gibraltar, GI G-MONC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 18, 2002 Springfield, MO N516AT Serious (3)
The flightcrew's failure to follow weather avoidance prcedures and their delay in activating the seat belt sign. Factors were the turbulent thunders…

The flightcrew's failure to follow weather avoidance prcedures and their delay in activating the seat belt sign. Factors were the turbulent thunderstorm weather conditions, and the failure of the National Weather Service to issue an applicable in-flight weather advisory.

Mar 02, 2002 Seattle, WA N589UA Incident substantial
The failure of the deicing truck driver to insure that the deicing basket boom remained clear of the aircraft structure as he backed away from the pos…

The failure of the deicing truck driver to insure that the deicing basket boom remained clear of the aircraft structure as he backed away from the position he had been in while performing deicing procedures.

Sep 11, 2001 Arlington, VA N644AA Fatal (64) destroyed
The Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September…

The Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided requested technical assistance to the FBI, and any material generated by the NTSB is under the control of the FBI.

Nov 15, 2000 COPENHAGEN, DA OY-GR Incident minor Investigation pending
Feb 17, 1998 BRUSSELS, BE FOOE Incident minor Investigation pending
Jan 01, 1998 PUERTO PLATA, DR G-WJA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 03, 1997 LIMA, PE N12114 Fatal (1) Investigation pending
Apr 08, 1996 ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO N653A Serious (1) the in-flight encounter with unforecast, unexpected turbulence.
Feb 07, 1996 PUERTO PLATA, DR TCGEN Fatal (189) Investigation pending
Aug 19, 1994 PHOENIX, AZ N901AW Serious
the failure of the headset operator to adhere to established company safety procedures when he diverted his attention during pushback. A factor in t…

the failure of the headset operator to adhere to established company safety procedures when he diverted his attention during pushback. A factor in the accident was the airline's failure to modify its ground handling procedures and equipment to eliminate the need for ground personnel to be in close proximity to the aircraft landing gear during pushback operations.

Sep 13, 1993 JAMAICA, NY N757NA Incident
THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH, WHICH CAUSED THE LEFT YAW DAMPER MODULE TO BECOME INOPERATIVE RESULTING IN UNCOMMANDED RUDDER MOVEM…

THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH, WHICH CAUSED THE LEFT YAW DAMPER MODULE TO BECOME INOPERATIVE RESULTING IN UNCOMMANDED RUDDER MOVEMENTS DURING FLIGHT.

Apr 07, 1993 HOUSTON, TX CFOOA Incident ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE. A FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER
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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