NTSB Accident & Incident Reports
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates aviation accidents and incidents involving U.S.-registered aircraft. The following is a listing of all Southwest Airlines reported accidents and incidents from 2023. These reports include events ranging from minor operational incidents to serious accidents, along with damage assessments, injury information, and the NTSB's probable cause determination when available. Not all events listed resulted in significant damage or injury — many are precautionary reports filed as part of standard aviation safety procedures. Click on any NTSB report number for full details.
| Date | Registration | NTSB # | Aircraft | Location | Damage | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2023 | N8830Q | DCA24LA330 | BOEING 737-8 | Kenner, LA | MINR | Unknown |
| Dec 19, 2023 | N8514F | DCA24LA051 | BOEING 737 | St. Louis, MO | Substantial | None |
| Aug 11, 2023 | N7734H | OPS23FA010 | BOEING 737-7BD | San Diego, CA | Unknown | Unknown |
| Jul 24, 2023 | N279WN | DCA23LA383 | BOEING 737 | East Palestine, OH | Unknown | Serious |
| Mar 5, 2023 | N8792Q | DCA23WA302 | BOEING 737-8 | Havana, CU | MINR | Unknown |
| Feb 4, 2023 | N7827A | DCA23FA149 | BOEING 737-79P | Austin, TX | Unknown | None |